Reported Oct 11, 2000739 vehicles affectedFOUR WINNSBuilt Mar 1, 1999 – Jun 30, 1999
The defect
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.
The risk
This could result in the tire collapsing or coming loose from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will re-weld the trailers or, if necessary, replace the axles if re-welding IS not feasible.
Owner notification IS expected to begin during october 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact four winns at 1-231-779-2300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).