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Spec TEC recall NHTSA ID 21E019

Spec TEC calls it NHTSA ID 21E019. NHTSA filed it as campaign 21V602000 on Aug 4, 2021: steering on the 2019 Spec TEC SEC, 7 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
21V6020002019 Spec TEC SECSteeringAug 4, 20217high
Problem Spector Manufacturing, Inc. (Spector) is recalling certain 2019 Spectec SEC4896102 trailers equipped with Dexter Axle Ingersoll Smart-Steer self-steer axles. The steering arm may detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers. Risk A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. In addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dexter Axle will inspect the steering arm and apply welds, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Spector's customer service at 1-570-429-2510.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 21V602000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. NHTSA ID 21E019 is the number Spec TEC assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 21V602000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is NHTSA ID 21E019 the same recall as 21V602000?

Yes. NHTSA ID 21E019 is Spec TEC’s own number for it; 21V602000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does NHTSA ID 21E019 cover?

2019 Spec TEC SEC, 7 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the NHTSA ID 21E019 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.