Vehicle recall 06V165000 · May 17, 2006
Bedard 1620, 1800 and 1 more model
On certain trailers equipped with imt axles, due to improper material used on the axle spindle, the spindle can bend or break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trailers equipped with imt axles, due to improper material used on the axle spindle, the spindle can bend or break.
- Consequence
- A broken spindle can allow the wheel to separate from the trailer, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the axle after testing,if necessary. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact bedard tankers at 514-937-1670.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V165000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 17, 2006
- Filed by
- BEDARD TANKERS INC
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 21
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Bedard 1620 (2006): 2006
- Bedard 1800 (2006): 2006
- Bedard 2600 (2006): 2006
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