| Make : FOUR WINNS | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19990301 - 19990630 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V296000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001020 | Date Received by ODI: 20001011 | Date Added to Database: 20001024 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FOUR WINNS | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FOUR WINNS BOATS, LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 739 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE TIRE COLLAPSING OR COMING LOOSE FROM THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RE-WELD THE TRAILERS OR, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AXLES IF RE-WELDING IS NOT FEASIBLE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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