Vehicle recall 20V463000 · August 7, 2020
American Hauler Air-Lite, Arrow and 2 more models
The axles of these trailers may have spindle weld failures.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- American Hauler is recalling certain 2018 Air-Lite, Arrow, Falcon/XC and Night Hawk cargo trailers equipped with Dexter D52 axles. The axles of these trailers may have spindle weld failures.
- Consequence
- A failure of the axle increases the risk of crash and/or injury.
- Remedy
- American Hauler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Dexter Axle at 574-295-7888.
- 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
- 20V463000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 7, 2020
- Filed by
- American Hauler
- Owner notification
- September 23, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 64
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- American Hauler Air-Lite (2018): 2018
- American Hauler Arrow (2018): 2018
- American Hauler Falcon XC (2018): 2018
- American Hauler Nighthawk (2018): 2018
Has your American Hauler been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A American Hauler dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.