| Make : WILSON | Model : GRAIN TRAILER | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040525 - 20040730 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V440000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040909 | Date Received by ODI: 20040915 | Date Added to Database: 20040914 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WILSON TRAILER COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WILSON TRAILER COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04100 | ||
| Component: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 448 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY HUB SPINDLE NUT ON EACH AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITHOUT A "KEEPER." THE PURPOSE OF THE KEEPER IS TO LOCK THE SPINDLE NUT IN PLACE AND, THEREBY, SECURE THE WHEEL TO THE AXLE. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE TO INSTALL THE KEEPER CAN CAUSE THE WHEEL ON THE AFFECTED AXLE TO COME OFF AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO OTHER PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND DETERMINE IF EACH WHEEL ASSEMBLY LACKS A KEEPER. IF THE KEEPER IS NOT PRESENT, IT WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WILSON TRAILER COMPANY AT 1-800-798-2002. |
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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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