SUSPENSION
Apr 27, 1993
9,600 units potentially affected
The defect: THE COTTER KEY THAT LOCKS THE HEX SLOTTED NUT ON THE AXLE SPINDLE IS MISSING.
The risk: THE HEX NUT CAN BACK OFF THE SPINDLE AND POTENTIALLYALLOW THE HUB AND WHEEL TO COME OFF THE TRAILER. WHEEL SEPARATION WHILE THETRAILER IS IN MOTION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF TOWING VEHICLE AND TRAILER CONTROL ANDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy: INSTALL A COTTER KEY ON THE HEX SLOTTEDS NUT ON THE AXLE SPINDLE.
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