NHTSA Recall 22V398000: Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
C.E. Smith Company, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,043 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48810.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V398000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | June 7, 2022 |
| Owner notification | June 24, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V398000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48810 | 2021, 2022 |
| C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48815 | 2021, 2022 |
| C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport Plus 48870 | 2021, 2022 |
| Malone Auto Racks Ecolight MPG585 | 2021, 2022 |
| Malone Auto Racks Microsport MPG460 | 2021, 2022 |
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.