Suspension: rear: axle: spindle (SAF-Holland)
Vehicle equipment recall 15E-080. NHTSA received SAF-Holland’s report on Oct 5, 2015.
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NHTSA received SAF-Holland’s report on Oct 5, 2015. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
A wheel end that separates from the trailer axle increases the risk of a crash.
SAF-Holland is recalling certain 5-Inch Tapered Axles used in trailer applications, part numbers 24790175090, 24790745090, and 24790165090, manufactured December 13, 2011, to December 25, 2011.
In the affected axles, the wheel end may separate from the axle due to an out of specification material thickness on the spindle.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Suspension: rear: axle: spindle.
What should you do?
SAF-Holland will inspect and replace defective spindles, free of charge to owner. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: 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.safercar.gov.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 768 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- SAF-Holland 5 Inch Tapered AxlesBuilt from Dec 13, 2011 to Dec 25, 2011
Who is recalling it?
- Made by SAF-Holland.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
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Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.