Vehicle recall 04V033000 · January 26, 2004
Harley Murray Loadmaster, Loadmaster Jeep and 4 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The axle hanger could break increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V033000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 26, 2004
- Filed by
- HARLEY MURRAY INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- AC-1
- Owner notification
- January 28, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 90
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Harley Murray Loadmaster (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Harley Murray Loadmaster Jeep (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Harley Murray M2000 (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Harley Murray Magnum Jeep (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Harley Murray Professional (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Harley Murray Suspension (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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