Nelson Trailers: Steering
Nelson Trailers reported this defect to federal regulators on Aug 4, 2023 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 1. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The 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.
The risk
A broken steering arm and tie rod can separate and fall to the ground, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
The affected trailer has been repaired, free of charge. Owners may contact Nelson customer service at 1-419-523-5321.
1 model year covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Nelson CBC-40ST | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 23V552000.
Full record for the 2018 Nelson CBC-40ST → · Recalls carrying a do-not-drive advisory → · Where this data comes from →