Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V075000

Suspension

MIDWEST INDUSTRIES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-04-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V075000

Suspension

Component
Suspension
Manufacturer
MIDWEST INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
9,600
Reported to NHTSA
1993-04-27
Owners notified
1993-04-19

Defect description

THE COTTER KEY THAT LOCKS THE HEX SLOTTED NUT ON THE AXLE SPINDLE IS MISSING.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A COTTER KEY ON THE HEX SLOTTEDS NUT ON THE AXLE SPINDLE.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BOAT TRAILERS; 2" X 3", 2" X 4" FRAME AND 1100/1300 KY/BWMODELS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
MIDWEST Shoreland'R1992

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.