ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE FRONT, NON-DRIVE AXLE, COTTER KEYS AND SPINDLE NUT RETAINERS WERE NOT INSTALLED
— Recall Campaign #04V416000
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE FRONT, NON-DRIVE AXLE, COTTER KEYS AND SPINDLE NUT RETAINERS WERE NOT INSTALLED. THE COTTER KEY AND SPINDLE NUT RETAINER PREVENT THE SPINDLE NUT FROM LOOSENING AND THUS AID IN WHEEL RETENTION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 202 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
04V416000
| Manufacturer: | International Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 25, 2004 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 04V416000 |
| Units affected: | 202 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE FRONT, NON-DRIVE AXLE, COTTER KEYS AND SPINDLE NUT RETAINERS WERE NOT INSTALLED. THE COTTER KEY AND SPINDLE NUT RETAINER PREVENT THE SPINDLE NUT FROM LOOSENING AND THUS AID IN WHEEL RETENTION.
- Consequeces:
- A WHEEL-OFF CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO DETERMINE IF VEHICLE REQUIRES A RETAINER AND COTTER KEY INSTALLED. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
- Notes:
- INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO.04516.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).