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NHTSA Recall 23V552000: Steering

Nelson Trailers reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2018 Nelson CBC-40ST.

1
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2022
owners notified (October 25)
NHTSA campaign23V552000
ComponentSTEERING
Report receivedAugust 4, 2023
Owner notificationOctober 25, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Nelson Trailers (Nelson) is recalling one 2018 CBC-40ST trailer equipped with a Dexter Smart-Steer Axle with a bolt-on steering arm. The steering arm may break during certain conditions, such as low speed and high side-loading.

Safety risk

A broken steering arm and tie rod can separate and fall to the ground, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The affected trailer has been repaired, free of charge. Owners may contact Nelson customer service at 1-419-523-5321.

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 23V552000

Make and modelModel years
Nelson CBC-40ST2018

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.