NHTSA Recall 96V063000
Filed by Load Trail, LLC. Component: Trailer Hitches. Reported 1996-04-16. An estimated 752 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE SPINDLE OF THE AXLE CAN TEAR OFF THE TOP OF THE AXLE TUBE.
Risk
WHEN THE SPINDLE FALLS OFF, THE TRAILER FALLS TO THE ROAD AND THE WHEEL COULD GO INTO TRAFFIC.
What the manufacturer will do
OWNERS WILL BE SENT REPAIR KITS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR REINFORCING THE SPINDLE ATTACHMENT TO THE AXLE TUBE.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES; TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHMENTS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BOAT TRAILERS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT LOAD RITE AT 1-800-562-3783. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.