The problem
Vehicle description: boat trailers. The spindle is welded to the brake flange, which is welded to the axle assembly. If the weld is not deep enough, the weld could fail.
The risk
This could result in the tire collapsing or coming loose from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will re-weld the trailers or, if necessary, replace the axles if re-welding is not feasible.
Contacts
Owner notification is expected to begin during october 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact four winns at 1-231-779-2300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Four Winns dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V296000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.