NHTSA campaign 06V405000
WESTERN WORLD, INC. recall 06V405000
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, ONE OR MORE OF THE EIGHT NUTS AND BOLTS ATTACHING THE TWO AXLES TO THE FRAMES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
Reported 10/25/2006
What can happen
INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED NUTS COULD COME OFF AND POTENTIALLY ONE OR BOTH OF THE AXLES COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Repair
DEALERS WILL RE-TORQUE THE NUTS AND BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE AXLES TO THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WESTERN WORLD AT 1-800-247-2535.
Components
- Suspension: Multiple axle: Torque arm
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.