Recall 96V063000
Trailer Hitches — Load Rite · reported 16 Apr 1996 · 752 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE SPINDLE OF THE AXLE CAN TEAR OFF THE TOP OF THE AXLE TUBE.
The risk
WHEN THE SPINDLE FALLS OFF, THE TRAILER FALLS TO THE ROAD AND THE WHEEL COULD GO INTO TRAFFIC.
The fix
OWNERS WILL BE SENT REPAIR KITS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR REINFORCING THE SPINDLE ATTACHMENT TO THE AXLE TUBE.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES; TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHMENTS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BOAT TRAILERS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT LOAD RITE AT 1-800-562-3783. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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