Midwest 1992 Suspension recall
Recalled April 27, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V075000 · Midwest
Hazard
THE HEX NUT CAN BACK OFF THE SPINDLE AND POTENTIALLYALLOW THE HUB AND WHEEL TO COME OFF THE TRAILER. WHEEL SEPARATION WHILE THETRAILER IS IN MOTION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF TOWING VEHICLE AND TRAILER CONTROL ANDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A COTTER KEY ON THE HEX SLOTTEDS NUT ON THE AXLE SPINDLE.
Units
9,600 units
Description
THE COTTER KEY THAT LOCKS THE HEX SLOTTED NUT ON THE AXLE SPINDLE IS MISSING.
What to do
INSTALL A COTTER KEY ON THE HEX SLOTTEDS NUT ON THE AXLE SPINDLE.
Product
Midwest SHORELAND'R
Manufacturer(s)
MIDWEST SRVC & SUPPLY CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →