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February 13, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V105000
Spindle Mount May Crack and Separate from Arm
A spindle arm that separates from the spindle mount can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V105
Manufacturer Belmont Trailers LLC
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 56
Summary
Belmont Trailers LLC (Belmont) is recalling certain 2023-2024 FlatTrak trailers. The spindle mount may crack, resulting in the spindle mount and spindle arm separating.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the spindle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2024. Owners may contact Belmont customer service at 1-717-556-0040.
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.
Chronology :
When first cracks were discovered, we made some calls to get some local trailers back to evaluate. We decided to do a complete recall when there was more than one trailer with the defect.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
BELMONT TRAILER | FLATRAK | 2023-2024 |
4 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V105-2451.PDF 212.394KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V105-1887.PDF 212.394KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V105-4926.pdf 646.523KB
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-24V105-2870.pdf 811.939KB
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most recent Recall Information Visit the link below…
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=24V105&docType=RCL
- 1 1/4" Diameter, 3 3/8" long shaft, BT8 1" spindle.
- Spindle includes spindle nut, spindle washer, and cotter pin.
- 4-4" BT8 hub pre raced and studded.
- Hub includes inner and outer bearing L44643, seal, grease cap, and lug nuts.
- Rated at 1000 lbs. per spindle, two will hold 2,000 lbs.
- Pair of 1" straight spindles includes castle nuts and cotter pins.
- Bearings included - (4) L-44643 1" inside dimension.
- Hubs have pre-installed pressed in races.
- Hub has a 5-bolt pattern on 4-1/2" bolt circle. Pilot diameter 2.59", flange diameter 6-1/2" and measures 4-1/4" tall (through center of hub)
- Spindles feature a SQUARE 1-1/2" stock diameter with a bearing surface of 1 Inch
- 1" diameter bearing surfaces
- 1-1/2" square mounting surface
- Capacity 1,000 lbs - Thread 1"-14
- Inner/outer bearings, seal not included - Nut, washer and cotter pin are included
- Read product description below for more information
- 1 1/4" Diameter, 3 3/8" long shaft, BT8 1" spindle.
- Spindle includes spindle nut, spindle washer, and cotter pin.
- 5-4.5" BT8 hub pre raced and studded.
- Hub includes inner and outer bearing L44643, seal, grease cap, and lug nuts.
- Rated at 1000 lbs. per spindle, two will hold 2,000 lbs.
- 1.376" diameter inner bearing surface - 1.061" diameter outer bearing surface
- 1.75" square mounting surface
- Capacity 1,750 lbs - Thread 1"-14
- Inner/outer bearings, seal not included - Nut, washer and cotter pin are included
- Read product description below for more information
- 1.376" diameter inner bearing surface - 1.061" diameter outer bearing surface
- 1¾" diameter mounting surface - 4-hole flange for mounting brake backing plate
- Capacity 1,750 lbs - Thread 1"-14
- Inner/outer bearings, seal not included - Nut, washer and cotter pin are included
- Read product description below for more information
- 1 1/4" Diameter, 3 3/8" long shaft, BT8 1" spindle.
- Spindle includes spindle nut, spindle washer, and cotter pin.
- 5-4.5" BT8 hub pre raced and studded.
- Hub includes inner and outer bearing L44643, seal, grease cap, and lug nuts.
- Rated at 1000 lbs. per spindle, two will hold 2,000 lbs.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-105
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Belmont Trailers LLC FEB 13, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-105 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Belmont Trailers LLC Address : 40 Hess Road
Leola PA 17540
Company phone : 5560040
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 56 Estimated percentage with defect : 90 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2024 Belmont Trailers FlatTrak Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Spindle Mount Issue Production Dates : SEP 01, 2022 – FEB 09, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Spindle Mount Issue FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Spindle Mount can become cracked and separate from the arm Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-105
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Belmont Trailers Address : 40 Hess Road
Leola Pennsylvania 17540
Country : United States
Chronology :
When first cracks were discovered, we made some calls to get some local trailers back to evaluate. We decided to do a complete recall when there was more than one trailer with the defect.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Belmont will assist in locating a reputable place to have the spindles
grinded out and re-welded. This will be at no charge to the customer. How Remedy Component Differs NR from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition NR was Corrected in Production :
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : NR
Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 19, 2024 – MAR 19, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 19, 2024 – MAR 19, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-105
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Belmont Trailers LLC FEB 13, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-105 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Belmont Trailers LLC Address : 40 Hess Road
Leola PA 17540
Company phone : 5560040
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 56 Estimated percentage with defect : 90 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2024 Belmont Trailers FlatTrak Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Spindle Mount Issue Production Dates : SEP 01, 2022 – FEB 09, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Spindle Mount Issue FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Spindle Mount can become cracked and separate from the arm Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-105
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Belmont Trailers Address : 40 Hess Road
Leola Pennsylvania 17540
Country : United States
Chronology :
When first cracks were discovered, we made some calls to get some local trailers back to evaluate. We decided to do a complete recall when there was more than one trailer with the defect.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Belmont will assist in locating a reputable place to have the spindles
grinded out and re-welded. This will be at no charge to the customer. How Remedy Component Differs NR from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition NR was Corrected in Production :
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : NR
Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 19, 2024 – MAR 19, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 19, 2024 – MAR 19, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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BELMONT
TRAILERS LLC
40 Hess Road, Leola, PA 17540 (717)556-0040 Fax: (717)556-0043
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
NHTSA Recall No. #24V105
Dear Sir or Madam:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Belmont Trailers, LLC. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2023-2024 FlatTrak
trailers. Accordingly, a recall to address this issue is being initiated effective February 13, 2024.
The defect involves a potential spindle weld failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Belmont Trailers, LLC manufactured these
trailers at the Leola, PA plant between September 2022 and January 2024. There is no cost to the owner for this recall. In the
event you cannot return to your closest dealer, please contact the Belmont Trailers, LLC Warranty Department at 717-556-
0040 to make arrangements for repairs at a trailer service center convenient to you.
The repair includes the removal of the drum/wheel components, grinding out the weld, re-welding then applying an extra weld
to reinforce the area. When complete the brake flange and drum/wheel components will need reattached. Estimated repair
time is 4 hours.
To be reimbursed for your expense in the event the defect has already been repaired, you must submit a paid receipt along with
the enclosed card to:
Belmont Trailers, LLC
40 Hess Road
Leola, PA 17540
Attention Warranty Department
The trailer Vehicle Identification Number(s) for the affected unit(s) is/are:
Current status of recall: NOT COMPLETED
Your assistance with this recall is appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Belmont
Trailers, LLC Warranty Department at 717-556-0040 or by e-mail stownsend@belmonttrajlers com
If you believe that Belmont Trailers, LLC or its service provider has failed or is unable to remedy the defect in your vehicle,
without charge, within a reasonable period of time, you may submit a complaint to Administrator, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590. Alternatively, you may call the NHTSA’s toll-free
Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 800-424-9153),or go to http·lfwww safercar eov.
If you no longer own the trailer, complete the attached Change of Ownership card and mail it or contact Customer Assistance
at 717-556-0040.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Townsend
Warranty Manager
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