Recall 22V-398: 2021–2022 C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48810, 2021–2022 C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48815 and 3 more
C.E. Smith Company, Inc. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Jun 7, 2022, covering about 2,043 vehicles.
The problem
C.E. Smith Company, Inc. (C.E. Smith) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C.E. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48810 and 48815, Multi-Sport Plus 48870, Malone Auto Racks MicroSport MPG460, and EcoLight MPG585 boat trailers. The weld connecting the axle tube to the wheel spindle may fail, causing the wheel to separate from the trailer.
The risk
Losing a wheel off the trailer increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
C.E. Smith will provide installation instructions and a replacement axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2022. Owners may contact C.E. Smith at 1-800-334-2490.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | C.E. Smith Company, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V398000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48810 | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48815 | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport Plus 48870 | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Malone Auto Racks Ecolight MPG585 | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Malone Auto Racks Microsport MPG460 | 2021, 2022 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V-398?
C.E. Smith Company, Inc. (C.E. Smith) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C.E. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48810 and 48815, Multi-Sport Plus 48870, Malone Auto Racks MicroSport MPG460, and EcoLight MPG585 boat trailers. The weld connecting the axle tube to the wheel spindle may fail, causing the wheel to separate from the trailer.
How is recall 22V-398 fixed?
C.E. Smith will provide installation instructions and a replacement axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2022. Owners may contact C.E. Smith at 1-800-334-2490.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.