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Ifor Williams recalls

DVSA has published 31 safety recalls for Ifor Williams since 1992, 10 of them since 2020. The latest was 15 Jan 2024. Models with the most campaigns: Dp, Hb, Tt3621, Tt2515, Tt3017, Ta, Hbx511, Hbx506.

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  1. TT3621 · on certain trailers the brake compensator nuts may not have been tightened correctly this may result a deterioration in braking performance.

    15 Jan 2024 · RPT/2024/001

    On certain trailers the brake compensator nuts may not have been tightened correctly this may result a deterioration in braking performance.�

    Fix: Trailers will be inspected and a re-tightening or replacement of brake compensator nuts will be carried out where required.�

    1,415 vehicles · built 18 Aug 2022 to 17 Mar 2023

  2. TT2515 · on certain trailers the brake compensator nuts may not have been tightened correctly this may result a deterioration in braking performance.

    15 Jan 2024 · RPT/2024/001

    On certain trailers the brake compensator nuts may not have been tightened correctly this may result a deterioration in braking performance.�

    Fix: Trailers will be inspected and a re-tightening or replacement of brake compensator nuts will be carried out where required.�

    1,415 vehicles · built 24 Aug 2022 to 17 Mar 2023

  3. TT3017 · on certain trailers the brake compensator nuts may not have been tightened correctly this may result a deterioration in braking performance.

    15 Jan 2024 · RPT/2024/001

    On certain trailers the brake compensator nuts may not have been tightened correctly this may result a deterioration in braking performance.�

    Fix: Trailers will be inspected and a re-tightening or replacement of brake compensator nuts will be carried out where required.�

    1,415 vehicles · built 18 Aug 2022 to 24 Mar 2023

  4. DP · stake nuts fitted to certain axles may not have been tightened to the correct torque this may result in the wheel becoming loose or possibly detaching.

    21 Dec 2023 · RPT/2023/005

    Stake nuts fitted to certain axles may not have been tightened to the correct torque this may result in the wheel becoming loose or possibly detaching.�

    Fix: Inspect the stake nuts fitted to the axle and where necessary replace and/or mark the nut once tightened to the correct torque.

    804 vehicles · built 5 Sep 2023 to 30 Nov 2023

  5. HB · stake nuts fitted to certain axles may not have been tightened to the correct torque this may result in the wheel becoming loose or possibly detaching.

    21 Dec 2023 · RPT/2023/005

    Stake nuts fitted to certain axles may not have been tightened to the correct torque this may result in the wheel becoming loose or possibly detaching.�

    Fix: Inspect the stake nuts fitted to the axle and where necessary replace and/or mark the nut once tightened to the correct torque.

    804 vehicles · built 29 Aug 2023 to 6 Dec 2023

  6. TA · stake nuts fitted to certain axles may not have been tightened to the correct torque this may result in the wheel becoming loose or possibly detaching.

    21 Dec 2023 · RPT/2023/005

    Stake nuts fitted to certain axles may not have been tightened to the correct torque this may result in the wheel becoming loose or possibly detaching.�

    Fix: Inspect the stake nuts fitted to the axle and where necessary replace and/or mark the nut once tightened to the correct torque.

    804 vehicles · built 29 Aug 2023 to 7 Dec 2023

  7. HBX511 · due to a defect within a certain batch of gas struts fitted to hbx/hbe trailers the ramps may lock in the open position.

    11 Dec 2023 · RPT/2023/004

    Due to a defect within a certain batch of gas struts fitted to HBX/HBE trailers the ramps may �lock� in the open position.�

    Fix: Affected trailers will be inspected and the gas struts replaced.

    368 vehicles · built 17 Apr 2023 to 27 Jul 2023

  8. HBX506 · due to a defect within a certain batch of gas struts fitted to hbx/hbe trailers the ramps may lock in the open position.

    11 Dec 2023 · RPT/2023/004

    Due to a defect within a certain batch of gas struts fitted to HBX/HBE trailers the ramps may �lock� in the open position.�

    Fix: Affected trailers will be inspected and the gas struts replaced.

    368 vehicles · built 17 Apr 2023 to 7 Aug 2023

  9. HBE506 · due to a defect within a certain batch of gas struts fitted to hbx/hbe trailers the ramps may lock in the open position.

    11 Dec 2023 · RPT/2023/004

    Due to a defect within a certain batch of gas struts fitted to HBX/HBE trailers the ramps may �lock� in the open position.�

    Fix: Affected trailers will be inspected and the gas struts replaced.

    368 vehicles · built 10 May 2023 to 27 Jun 2023

  10. TG · wheel bearing may experience premature failure

    21 Sep 2022 · RPT/2022/004

    Due to potential dimensional defect in the machining of the trailer wheel hubs it is possible that the wheel bearing may experience premature failure.

    Fix: Inspect the hub assembly and where necessary replace the hub and bearings.�

    7,487 vehicles · built 4 May 2022 to 4 Sep 2022

  11. DP · tyre may degrade prematurely

    24 Jul 2009 · RPT/2009/003

    Tyre fitted to PO889 (Wheel and tyre assembly) 195/60R12C Kargomax ST6000 may fail prematurely

    Fix: Recall affected trailers and replace tyres.

    3,721 vehicles

  12. TT · tyre may degrade prematurely

    24 Jul 2009 · RPT/2009/003

    Tyre fitted to PO889 (Wheel and tyre assembly) 195/60R12C Kargomax ST6000 may fail prematurely

    Fix: Recall affected trailers and replace tyres.

    3,721 vehicles

  13. GP · tyre may degrade prematurely

    24 Jul 2009 · RPT/2009/003

    Tyre fitted to PO889 (Wheel and tyre assembly) 195/60R12C Kargomax ST6000 may fail prematurely

    Fix: Recall affected trailers and replace tyres.

    3,721 vehicles

  14. BV · tyre may degrade prematurely

    24 Jul 2009 · RPT/2009/003

    Tyre fitted to PO889 (Wheel and tyre assembly) 195/60R12C Kargomax ST6000 may fail prematurely

    Fix: Recall affected trailers and replace tyres.

    3,721 vehicles

  15. GX · tyre may degrade prematurely

    24 Jul 2009 · RPT/2009/003

    Tyre fitted to PO889 (Wheel and tyre assembly) 195/60R12C Kargomax ST6000 may fail prematurely

    Fix: Recall affected trailers and replace tyres.

    3,721 vehicles

  16. HB · tyre may degrade prematurely

    24 Jul 2009 · RPT/2009/003

    Tyre fitted to PO889 (Wheel and tyre assembly) 195/60R12C Kargomax ST6000 may fail prematurely

    Fix: Recall affected trailers and replace tyres.

    3,721 vehicles

  17. CT · tyre may degrade prematurely

    24 Jul 2009 · RPT/2009/003

    Tyre fitted to PO889 (Wheel and tyre assembly) 195/60R12C Kargomax ST6000 may fail prematurely

    Fix: Recall affected trailers and replace tyres.

    3,721 vehicles

  18. TA510 · tyre may degrade prematurely

    24 Jul 2009 · RPT/2009/003

    Tyre fitted to PO889 (Wheel and tyre assembly) 195/60R12C Kargomax ST6000 may fail prematurely

    Fix: Recall affected trailers and replace tyres.

    3,721 vehicles

  19. LM · tyre may degrade prematurely

    24 Jul 2009 · RPT/2009/003

    Tyre fitted to PO889 (Wheel and tyre assembly) 195/60R12C Kargomax ST6000 may fail prematurely

    Fix: Recall affected trailers and replace tyres.

    3,721 vehicles

  20. TILTBED · tyre may degrade prematurely

    24 Jul 2009 · RPT/2009/003

    Tyre fitted to PO889 (Wheel and tyre assembly) 195/60R12C Kargomax ST6000 may fail prematurely

    Fix: Recall affected trailers and replace tyres.

    3,721 vehicles

  21. EUROLIGHT · parking brake maybe ineffective

    3 Jul 2009 · RPT/2009/002

    If the auto reverse is engaged and the parking brake applied the parking brake might not be effective and the trailer roll away. The defect is attributable to an incorrect specification parking brake lever being fitted to some trailers.

    Fix: Recall the trailers that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary either replace or modify the parking brake lever.

    42 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2008 to 15 Jan 2009

  22. HB506R · body security door and interior fixing issues

    8 Sep 2008 · RPT/2008/001

    It has been identified that the following require attention 1) the centre pole needs to be replaced and a new bottom plate fitted 2) insufficient adhesive may have been applied to the roof support bracket 3) the rear door retaining nut may work loose 4) the horse tie point eye bolt requires to be fitted with a burst ring 5) the rear pillar trim may slip 6) the front ramp gas strut bracket may be insecure.

    Fix: The above will be rectified as necessary.

    1,517 vehicles

  23. HB511R · body security door and interior fixing issues

    8 Sep 2008 · RPT/2008/001

    It has been identified that the following require attention 1) the centre pole needs to be replaced and a new bottom plate fitted 2) insufficient adhesive may have been applied to the roof support bracket 3) the rear door retaining nut may work loose 4) the horse tie point eye bolt requires to be fitted with a burst ring 5) the rear pillar trim may slip 6) the front ramp gas strut bracket may be insecure.

    Fix: The above will be rectified as necessary.

    1,517 vehicles

  24. HB403R · body security door and interior fixing issues

    8 Sep 2008 · RPT/2008/001

    It has been identified that the following require attention 1) the centre pole needs to be replaced and a new bottom plate fitted 2) insufficient adhesive may have been applied to the roof support bracket 3) the rear door retaining nut may work loose 4) the horse tie point eye bolt requires to be fitted with a burst ring 5) the rear pillar trim may slip 6) the front ramp gas strut bracket may be insecure.

    Fix: The above will be rectified as necessary.

    1,517 vehicles

  25. KRG35 COUPLING · thumb catch may fail during coupling

    18 Jun 2007 · RPT/2007/001

    Under certain conditions it is possible for the thumb catch to fail as the trailer is being coupled

    Fix: Recall affected trailers and replace coupling head if coloured silver and bearing code 0707 or 0807 or 0907.

    510 vehicles

  26. LT177 · tyres may deflate inadvertently

    7 Dec 2005 · RPT/2006/001

    The valves fitted to the wheels may be of incorrect specification. This can result in rapid deflation of the tyre.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected. Check and where necessary replace the valve.

    3,822 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2004 to 31 Jan 2005

  27. P6E · possibility of failure of spare wheel carrier bracket

    26 May 2004 · RCT/2004/002

    Possibility of the spare wheel carrier bracket failing resulting in detachment of the wheel and bracket from the trailer

    Fix: Recall likely to be affected trailers and replace the existing bracket with a redesigned unit

    3,799 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2002 to 10 Feb 2004

  28. TA5G · sharp edge on loading ramp

    18 Oct 2002 · RPT/2002/001

    There is a sharp edge on the rear loading ramp which under certain conditions could injure an animal if it should slip.

    Fix: Fit a protective cover strip to the exposed sharp edge.

    2,206 vehicles · built 27 Mar 2001 to 29 May 2002

  29. TA510G · sharp edge on loading ramp

    18 Oct 2002 · RPT/2002/001

    There is a sharp edge on the rear loading ramp which under certain conditions could injure an animal if it should slip.

    Fix: Fit a protective cover strip to the exposed sharp edge.

    2,206 vehicles · built 27 Mar 2001 to 29 May 2002

  30. HB505R · floor covering not secure

    5 Mar 2001 · RPT/2001/001

    Under certain circumstances the rubber matting can move on the aluminium floor and cause animals to slip .

    Fix: Recall affected trailers and fit reinforcement kit to secure matting to floor.

    5,146 vehicles · built 1 Feb 1999 to 31 May 2000

  31. HB510R · floor covering not secure

    5 Mar 2001 · RPT/2001/001

    Under certain circumstances the rubber matting can move on the aluminium floor and cause animals to slip .

    Fix: Recall affected trailers and fit reinforcement kit to secure matting to floor.

    5,146 vehicles · built 1 Feb 1999 to 31 May 2000

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Recall text is as published; only the manufacturer name is tidied.