Midwest Recall 93V075000: Suspension
NHTSA recall 93V075000 · announced April 27, 1993 · filed by Midwest Industries, Inc. · 9,600 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
INSTALL A COTTER KEY ON THE HEX SLOTTEDS NUT ON THE AXLE SPINDLE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BOAT TRAILERS; 2" X 3", 2" X 4" FRAME AND 1100/1300 KY/BWMODELS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.