NHTSA Recall 15V588000: Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
Stealth Enterprises, LLC DBA Stealth Tra reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 165 vehicles. It affects 15 models including the Qualitec Gooseneck.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V588000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | September 23, 2015 |
| Owner notification | October 23, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Stealth Enterprises LLC DBA Stealth Trailers (Stealth Trailers) is recalling certain model year 2016 Qualitec Gooseneck and Yukon, Stealth Super-Lite, Predator, Intruder, Car Hauler Express, Gooseneck, Liberty, Liberty Limited Edition, Phantom I, Prowler, Titan, Titan SE, Viper, and Coldshore trailers manufactured March 9, 2015, to March 23, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Safety risk
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Stealth Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Stealth Trailers customer service at 1-574-848-5900.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V588000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Qualitec Gooseneck | 2016 |
| Qualitec Yukon | 2016 |
| Stealth Car Hauler Express | 2016 |
| Stealth Coldshore | 2016 |
| Stealth Gooseneck | 2016 |
| Stealth Intruder | 2016 |
| Stealth Liberty | 2016 |
| Stealth Liberty Limited Edition | 2016 |
| Stealth Phantom I | 2016 |
| Stealth Predator | 2016 |
| Stealth Prowler | 2016 |
| Stealth Super-Lite | 2016 |
| Stealth Titan | 2016 |
| Stealth Titan SE | 2016 |
| Stealth Viper | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.