NHTSA recall 03V371000
Suspension
Finn BB302
Reported Oct 6, 200368 vehicles affectedFINN CORPORATION
The defect
On certain trailers, the axle units have a potential for an under-min radius on the axle spindle. an undercut situation or existence of a stress riser may also be present.
The risk
The presence of this condition can create a stress riser on the spindle arm causing it to fail at loads that it was otherwise designed to accommodate, resulting in separation of a wheel from the axle assembly.
The remedy
Dealers will install replacement axles. owner notification IS expected to begin during october 2003. owners should contact finn at 1-800-543-7166.