| Make : FINN | Model : BB302 | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V371000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20031006 | Date Added to Database: 20031020 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FINN CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FINN CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 68 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, THE AXLE UNITS HAVE A POTENTIAL FOR AN UNDER-MIN RADIUS ON THE AXLE SPINDLE. AN UNDERCUT SITUATION OR EXISTENCE OF A STRESS RISER MAY ALSO BE PRESENT. |
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Consequence:
THE PRESENCE OF THIS CONDITION CAN CREATE A STRESS RISER ON THE SPINDLE ARM CAUSING IT TO FAIL AT LOADS THAT IT WAS OTHERWISE DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF A WHEEL FROM THE AXLE ASSEMBLY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT AXLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FINN AT 1-800-543-7166. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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