WILSON GRAIN TRAILER 2004: WHEELS:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V440000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WILSON | GRAIN TRAILER | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-09-09 | 2004-09-15 | 2004-09-14 |
Production Dates: 2004-05-25 - 2004-07-30
Manufacturers Involved: Wilson Trailer Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04100
Component: WHEELS:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 448
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
WILSON TRAILER RECALL NO. 04100.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
