Power train: axle hubsRecall 03V-226 · 2002–2003 Kentucky Trailer

KENTUCKY MFG. CO. recall 03V-226 covers 300 2002–2003 Kentucky Trailer for a power train: axle hubs problem, reported to NHTSA on June 16, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3001 model

ReportedJun 16, 2003Owners notified Jun 20, 2003

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V226000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN VAN TYPE TRUCK TRAILERS (45') EQUIPPED WITH STEMCO "PRO-TORQ" AXLE NUT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD ONLY TO ONE CUSTOMER, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, THE KEEPERS/LOCK RINGS WERE MISSING ALLOWING THE AXLE NUT TO COME LOOSE CAUSING WHEEL OIL TO LEAK OUT.

The risk

THIS COULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW THE HUB, DRUM, AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

UPS HAS INSPECTED ALL 300 TRAILERS AND ANY TRAILER FOUND TO BE MISSING THE KEEPER/LOCK RINGS WILL BE CORRECTED.

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Kentucky Trailer2002, 2003

Built from December 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.