The problem
On certain trailers, the wheel assembly hub spindle nut on each axle may have been installed without a "keeper." The purpose of the keeper is to lock the spindle nut in place and, thereby, secure the wheel to the axle.
The risk
Failure to install the keeper can cause the wheel on the affected axle to come off and cause personal injury to other persons outside the vehicle and property damage.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and determine if each wheel assembly lacks a keeper. If the keeper is not present, it will be installed. The recall began on september 9, 2004. Owners should contact wilson trailer company at 1-800-798-2002.
Contacts
Wilson trailer recall no. 04100. Customers can 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 Wilson dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V440000.
- 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.