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Vehicle recall 16V944000 · December 29, 2016

2016 Glacier RV Explorer

In the affected vehicles, the drop axle pivot pin retainer bolt may be too short for the locking nut to fully engage.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Timberland Inc. DBA Glacier (Glacier) is recalling certain model year 2016 Glacier 17 RV Explorer recreational trailers, models A612, A614 and A165, manufactured February 1, 2016, to November 1, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drop axle pivot pin retainer bolt may be too short for the locking nut to fully engage.
Consequence
If the bolt separates from the lock nut, the wheel assembly may detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Glacier will notify owners, and representatives of the Ickler Company, the chassis manufacturer, will travel to the dealer's or customer's location to fix the issue, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact Glacier customer service at 1-218-454-1078 or the Ickler Company at 1-320-251-8282.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
16V944000
Reported to NHTSA
December 29, 2016
Filed by
Timberland INC DBA Glacier
Owner notification
January 24, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected
38
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Recall 16V944000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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