Recall 16V239 affects 637 2014-2016 Pitts Trailers Lp, Lt, and Pt logging trailers for cracked suspension welds. Repair is free at franchised Pitts Trailers dealers.
Pitts Trailers is recalling 637 2014-2016 Lp, Lt, and Pt logging trailers because welds between the single point trunnion mount suspension and frame can crack. If the welds crack, the suspension can shift or detach and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once Pitts Trailers makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The rear suspension on 2014-2016 Pitts Trailers Lp, Lt, and Pt logging trailers uses a single point trunnion mount. That mount carries the non-powered axle assembly and ties the suspension to the trailer frame, so the trailer can carry logs while the axle moves over the road. The welds at that joint are what keep the suspension attached to the frame.
On recalled trailers, the original weld procedure used a 3 side, single pass weld where the corrected procedure uses a 4 side, double pass weld. The lighter weld pattern can crack at the connection between the suspension and frame. If the cracks grow without repair, the suspension can separate from the trailer frame.
Owners can see the warning sign before separation occurs. Look for visible cracking in the welds where the suspension attaches to the trailer frame, especially around the single point trunnion mount.
Who's affected?
Covers the Lp, Lt, and Pt trailer lines across the 2014, 2015, and 2016 model years, all tied to the rear suspension.
| 2015 Pitts Trailers Lp | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2016 Pitts Trailers Lp | rear suspension |
| 2015 Pitts Trailers Lt | rear suspension |
| 2016 Pitts Trailers Lt | rear suspension |
| 2014 Pitts Trailers Lt | rear suspension |
| 2014 Pitts Trailers Pt | rear suspension |
| 2015 Pitts Trailers Pt | rear suspension |
| 2016 Pitts Trailers Pt | rear suspension |
| 2014 Pitts Trailers Lp | rear suspension |
| Units affected | 637 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 2 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Cracked welds between the suspension and trailer frame let the suspension shift or detach, increasing crash risk. Look for visible cracking at the suspension welds before using the trailer again. If you see cracks, stop using the trailer and call the dealer for inspection. Repair will be free at any franchised Pitts Trailers dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2016 Pitts Trailers Lp, Lt, or Pt trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Pitts Trailers dealer to ask about the free suspension-weld inspection and repair that addresses cracks where the trunnion mount suspension attaches to the frame.
- Reference recall number 16V239 when you call so the dealer can find the campaign.
- Bring the owner notice if Pitts Trailers mailed one to you.
- Limit trailer use until the inspection and weld repair are complete, since cracked welds can let the suspension shift or detach.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair will be free once Pitts Trailers opens it. At the dealer, a Pitts Trailers technician inspects the single point trunnion mount suspension for cracks where the suspension welds meet the trailer frame. Welds that show cracking are repaired under the recall, with parts and labor covered. Pitts Trailers' standard reimbursement plan covers eligible documented expenses for owners who already paid for this suspension weld repair before the recall notice. Keep prior repair paperwork and ask Pitts Trailers customer service how to submit it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 25, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 9, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| May 9, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 13, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V239?
Recall 16V239 covers 637 2014-2016 Pitts Trailers Lp, Lt, and Pt logging trailers with single point trunnion mount suspension welds that can crack where the suspension meets the frame. If the welds crack, the suspension can shift or detach. Dealers will inspect and repair the welds for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2016 Pitts Trailers Lp, Lt, or Pt is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V239. If it is included, contact a franchised Pitts Trailers dealer or Pitts customer service at 1-800-321-8073 to schedule suspension inspection and weld repair. Reference recall 16V239 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and Pitts Trailers says dealers will inspect the suspension for cracks and repair the welds free of charge. The recall repair began on May 6, 2016.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is suspension movement or detachment if the welds crack. That can reduce trailer control and increase crash risk. Until the trailer is inspected and repaired, treat any suspension concern seriously and contact a Pitts Trailers dealer before continued use.
What if I bought this Pitts Trailers logging trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Ownership history does not decide recall eligibility. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Lp, Lt, or Pt trailer is included, then call a Pitts Trailers dealer with recall number 16V239.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V239000 |
|---|---|
| Pitts Trailers customer service | 1-800-321-8073 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V239 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V239000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →