Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E041000 Reported June 15, 2018

Wheel guards may melt from brake heat

Q: What is recall 18E041000?

NHTSA recall 18E041000 was issued by Simard Suspensions Inc on June 15, 2018. It addresses: Wheel guards may melt from brake heat. The recall affects approximately 89 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Simard Suspensions Inc · N/A · 89 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18E041000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Simard Suspensions Inc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

June 15, 2018

Completion Rate

77.53

Defect Summary

Simard suspensions inc (simard) is recalling certain front suspensions. these axles have plastic insulators installed between the wheel hub and the wheel or the brake drum and the wheel to prevent corrosion between the two components. heat generated by the brakes may melt these insulators.

Safety Consequence

If the insulators melt, it can cause the wheel to loosen and detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Simard will notify owners, and dealers will remove or replace the insulators, free of charge. owners may contact simard customer service at 1-877-898-8317 or email: service@simardsuspensions.com.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Simard Suspensions Inc dealer and reference recall ID 18E041000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18E041000

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

What is recall 18E041000?

NHTSA recall 18E041000 was issued by Simard Suspensions Inc on June 15, 2018. It addresses: Wheel guards may melt from brake heat. The recall affects approximately 89 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Simard Suspensions Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E041000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.