2002–2003 Harley Murray Loadmaster, 2002–2003 Harley Murray Loadmaster Jeep, 2002–2003 Harley Murray M2000 and 3 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN 16-TIRE LOWBED TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH CAST AXLE HANGERS, A…
NHTSA campaign 04V033000 · Suspension · filed Jan 26, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN 16-TIRE LOWBED TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH CAST AXLE HANGERS, A CRACK COULD DEVELOP IF THE LOADED TRAILERS STRUCK OBSTACLES OR ROAD HAZARDS WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE.
The risk
THE AXLE HANGER COULD BREAK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL WELD OR REPLACE THE AXLE HANGER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY MURRAY AT 209-466-0266.
HARLEY MURRAY RECALL NO. AC-1.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V033000 (manufacturer number AC-1). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.