Recall 03V226000: Kentucky mfg. Co.

Report received

Jun 16, 2003

Manufacturer

Kentucky mfg. Co.

Potentially affected

300vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This could eventually allow the hub, drum, and wheel assembly to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ups has inspected all 300 trailers and any trailer found to be missing the keeper/lock rings will be corrected.