NHTSA Recall 16V214000: Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
Hillsboro Industries reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 26 vehicles. It affects 2016 Hillsboro Aluminum Utility Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V214000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 13, 2016 |
| Owner notification | April 8, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hillsboro Industries (Hillboro) is recalling certain model year 2016 Open Aluminum Utility Trailers manufactured November 6, 2015, to April 1, 2016. On these trailers with a 2,990 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the axle attachment hardware may have been improperly installed, and as a result, the axle may not remain secured and aligned.
Safety risk
If the axle shifts, the trailer may pull to one side, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hillsboro believes that all affected trailers were quarantined at dealers before being sold, therefore owner notifications will not be sent. Dealers will correct the axle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hillsboro customer service at 1-316-947-3127.
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 16V214000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hillsboro Aluminum Utility Trailer | 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.