NHTSA Recall 93V075000
Filed by MIDWEST SRVC & SUPPLY CO.. Component: Suspension. Reported 1993-04-27. An estimated 9,600 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE COTTER KEY THAT LOCKS THE HEX SLOTTED NUT ON THE AXLE SPINDLE IS MISSING.
Risk
THE HEX NUT CAN BACK OFF THE SPINDLE AND POTENTIALLYALLOW THE HUB AND WHEEL TO COME OFF THE TRAILER. WHEEL SEPARATION WHILE THETRAILER IS IN MOTION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF TOWING VEHICLE AND TRAILER CONTROL ANDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL A COTTER KEY ON THE HEX SLOTTEDS NUT ON THE AXLE SPINDLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BOAT TRAILERS; 2" X 3", 2" X 4" FRAME AND 1100/1300 KY/BWMODELS.
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