| Make : KENTUCKY | Model : TRAILER | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20021201 - 20030331 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V226000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030620 | Date Received by ODI: 20030616 | Date Added to Database: 20030619 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KENTUCKY MFG. CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KENTUCKY MANUFACTURING CO. | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 300 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN VAN TYPE TRUCK TRAILERS (45) EQUIPPED WITH STEMCO PRO-TORQ AXLE NUT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD ONLY TO ONE CUSTOMER, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, THE KEEPERS/LOCK RINGS WERE MISSING ALLOWING THE AXLE NUT TO COME LOOSE CAUSING WHEEL OIL TO LEAK OUT. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW THE HUB, DRUM, AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
UPS HAS INSPECTED ALL 300 TRAILERS AND ANY TRAILER FOUND TO BE MISSING THE KEEPER/LOCK RINGS WILL BE CORRECTED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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