Kentucky Manufacturing Co. | NHTSA Recall #03V226000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V226000 by Kentucky Manufacturing Co.. Includes 300 affected units, KENTUCKY/AXLE NUT ASSEMBLIES, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V226000

Manufacturer: Kentucky Manufacturing Co.

Report Received Date: 2003-06-16T00:00:00

Subject: Kentucky/axle nut assemblies

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

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

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

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ch6r_xzri.vdy5

NHTSA ID: 03V226000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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