Recall 22V717 covers 702 2021-2022 Doosan Portable Air Compressor units for leaking wheel bearing seals. Repair is free at franchised Doosan dealers.
Doosan is recalling 702 2021-2022 Portable Air Compressor units because wheel bearing seals can leak grease into the drum brakes. Grease on the brake drums and shoes can reduce braking performance during towing and increase crash risk, and Doosan dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The wheel hub axle seal on the 2021-2022 Doosan Portable Air Compressor sits where the axle and wheel hub meet. Its job is to keep wheel bearing grease inside the hub, where the bearing needs lubrication, and away from the drum brake parts that slow the compressor when it is being towed.
On affected units, the axle supplier installed the wrong oil seal. The incorrect seal has a larger inner diameter than the correct part, so it does not hold grease in the hub as designed. Grease can enter the brake drum, coat braking surfaces, and reduce braking performance.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on a warning light, sound, or visible symptom to catch this before the brakes are contaminated.
Who's affected?
The included compressors are tied to both wheel hardware and drive axle components, with the same wheel hub axle seal listed by the manufacturer.
| 2021 Doosan Portable Air Compressor | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2021 Doosan Portable Air Compressor | drive axle |
| 2022 Doosan Portable Air Compressor | drive axle |
| 2022 Doosan Portable Air Compressor | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 702 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Grease on the brake drums and shoes can reduce braking performance while the compressor is being towed, which increases the risk of a crash. Allow extra stopping distance, avoid heavy towing use until the seals are replaced, and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Doosan dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2022 Doosan Portable Air Compressor is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Doosan dealer to schedule the free wheel-bearing seal installation that keeps leaking grease out of the drum brakes.
- Bring the recall notice if Doosan mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V717 when you call.
- Tow cautiously until the repair is complete, leave extra stopping distance, and stop towing the compressor if braking performance changes.
- Call Doosan customer service at 1-704-883-3500 with questions about scheduling or dealer availability.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Doosan technician installs new wheel bearing seals so grease stays out of the drum brakes. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Doosan has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for this repair before the recall notice. If you have prior repair paperwork, contact Doosan customer service at 1-704-883-3500 or ask the service desk what documentation the plan requires.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 26, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 24, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V717?
Recall 22V717 covers 702 2021-2022 Doosan Portable Air Compressor units with wheel bearing seals that can leak grease into the drum brakes. Grease on the brake drums and shoes reduces braking performance during towing, increasing crash risk. Doosan dealers will install new seals for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2022 Doosan Portable Air Compressor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific compressor is included in recall 22V717. If it is, contact a Doosan dealer to schedule the wheel bearing seal repair. Reference recall number 22V717 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Doosan's recall remedy says dealers will install new seals free of charge. The repair is handled through a Doosan dealer, and parts and labor are covered for included 2021-2022 Doosan Portable Air Compressor units.
Is it safe to tow my Doosan Portable Air Compressor?
The safety risk is reduced braking performance during towing. If your VIN is included, arrange the free seal repair before continued towing. Grease on the brake drums and shoes can make the brakes less effective and increase crash risk.
When were owners notified about recall 22V717?
Doosan mailed owner notification letters on October 24, 2022. If you bought the compressor used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether recall 22V717 applies, then call a Doosan dealer or Doosan customer service at 1-704-883-3500.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V717000 |
|---|---|
| Doosan customer service | 1-704-883-3500 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V717 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V717000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →