2021 Inland Empire Trailers Car Hauler Trailer, 2021 Inland Empire Trailers Custom Trailer, 2021 Inland Empire Trailers Dump Trailer and 6 other models Recall: Spindle nuts on the axles may have been improperly tightened during…
NHTSA campaign 22V028000 · Suspension · filed Jan 24, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Inland Empire Trailers (Inland Empire) is recalling all 2021 Inland Empire (IE) trailers. The spindle nuts on the axles may have been improperly tightened during assembly.
The risk
Improperly tightened spindle nuts may cause excessive axle vibration and overheat the bearings, affecting vehicle control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Inland Empire will inspect the spindle nuts and bearings, tighten the spindle nuts and replace the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 21, 2022. Owners may contact Inland Empire at 1-909-999-5422.
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.
Affected vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V028000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.