HILLSBORO 2016 HILLSBORO ALUMINUM UTILITY TRAILER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 HILLSBORO ALUMINUM UTILITY TRAILER
Brand
HILLSBORO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Hillsboro Industries is recalling certain 2016 HILLSBORO ALUMINUM UTILITY TRAILER vehicles due to suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly issues. If the axle shifts, the trailer may pull to one side, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Hillsboro Industries (Hillboro) is recalling certain model year 2016 Open Aluminum Utility Trailers manufactured November 6, 2015, to April 1, 2016. On these trailers with a 2,990 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the axle attachment hardware may have been improperly installed, and as a result, the axle may not remain secured and aligned.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the axle shifts, the trailer may pull to one side, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Hillsboro believes that all affected trailers were quarantined at dealers before being sold, therefore owner notifications will not be sent. Dealers will correct the axle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hillsboro customer service at 1-316-947-3127.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026