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.
Wilson Trailer Company – WILSON TRAILER/ORANGE NUT KEEPER
| Report Received Date | 09/15/2004 |
| NHTSA ID | 04V440000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 04100 |
| Potentially Affected | 448 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=04V440000) |
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