Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V398000 Reported June 7, 2022

Axle weld may fail allowing wheel to separate

Q: What is recall 22V398000?

NHTSA recall 22V398000 was issued by C.e. Smith Company, Inc. on June 7, 2022. It addresses: Axle weld may fail allowing wheel to separate. The recall affects approximately 2,043 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension 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.

C.e. Smith Company, Inc. · Suspension · 2,043 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

22V398000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

C.e. Smith Company, Inc.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

2,043

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 7, 2022

Completion Rate

65.00

Defect Summary

C.e. Smith company, inc. (c.e. Smith) is recalling certain 2021-2022 c.e. Smith company multi-sport 48810 and 48815, multi-sport plus 48870, malone auto racks microsport mpg460, and ecolight mpg585 boat trailers. The weld connecting the axle tube to the wheel spindle may fail, causing the wheel to separate from the trailer.

Safety Consequence

Losing a wheel off the trailer increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

C.e. Smith will provide installation instructions and a replacement axle, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on june 24, 2022. owners may contact c.e. Smith at 1-800-334-2490.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized C.e. Smith Company, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V398000 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 22V398000

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

What is recall 22V398000?

NHTSA recall 22V398000 was issued by C.e. Smith Company, Inc. on June 7, 2022. It addresses: Axle weld may fail allowing wheel to separate. The recall affects approximately 2,043 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized C.e. Smith Company, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V398000 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.