Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V804000 Reported November 4, 2016

Axles may be overloaded

Ptic · Suspension · 45 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V804000
Manufacturer Campaign
001-2016-11
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
45
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 4, 2016
Completion Rate
84.44

Defect Summary

Pavement technologies int'l. Corp. (ptic) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 stratos dmt-400, dtm-600, dmt-1000, dmd-400, dmd-600, dmd-1000, sg-400i, sg-600i, and sg-1000i asphalt distributor trailers manufactured october 1, 2014, to october 20, 2016. the weight of the affected trailers, when the tank is fully loaded, may exceed the axle manufacturer's maximum load bearing capacity.

Safety Consequence

If the axles are overloaded, the bearings may overheat and/or the hubs may detach from the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Ptic will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles with upgraded ones, free of charge. the recall began on december 23. 2016. owners may contact ptic customer service at 1-518-218-7676.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ptic dealer and reference recall ID 16V804000 or campaign 001-2016-11.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V804000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V804000?

NHTSA recall 16V804000 was issued by Ptic on November 4, 2016. It addresses: Axles may be overloaded. The recall affects approximately 45 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ptic dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V804000 or the manufacturer campaign number 001-2016-11. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.