NHTSA·Commercial vehicles·December 22, 2025

TICO recalls 2018–2026 Pro Spotter Tandem tractors over bracket that can crack and let a rod detach

A bracket holding a rod on the forward rear axle can crack and break, letting the rod come loose, which can cause the driver to lose steering control and raise the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the bracket and replace it if needed, free of charge. Owners can contact TICO customer service at 1-843-536-8139.

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Recall details

Product
Tico Pro Spotter Tandem 2018–2026
Hazard
Track rod detachment can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Units
113 vehicles
Owner notification
May 22, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
December 22, 2025
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 25V904000
  • Model years: 2018–2026

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
Defect
Terminal Investment Corporation (TICO) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Pro Spotter Tandem tractors. The track rod mounting bracket for the forward rear axle, of the tandem axles set may crack and break, which can result in track rod detachment.
Consequence
Track rod detachment can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Dealers will inspect and replace the track rod mounting bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact TICO customer service at 1-843-536-8139.

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