Recall 22V398000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20220607
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
10 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

Losing a wheel off the trailer increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2021 C.E. SMITH COMPANY MULTI-SPORT 48810
2021 C.E. SMITH COMPANY MULTI-SPORT 48815
2021 C.E. SMITH COMPANY MULTI-SPORT PLUS 48870
2021 MALONE AUTO RACKS ECOLIGHT MPG585
2021 MALONE AUTO RACKS MICROSPORT MPG460
2022 C.E. SMITH COMPANY MULTI-SPORT 48810
2022 C.E. SMITH COMPANY MULTI-SPORT 48815
2022 C.E. SMITH COMPANY MULTI-SPORT PLUS 48870
2022 MALONE AUTO RACKS ECOLIGHT MPG585
2022 MALONE AUTO RACKS MICROSPORT MPG460

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.