NHTSA Recall 03V226000: Axle hubs (power train)
KENTUCKY MFG. CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 300 vehicles. It affects 2002–2003 Kentucky Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V226000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE HUBS |
| Report received | June 16, 2003 |
| Owner notification | June 20, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain van type truck trailers (45') equipped with stemco "pro-torq" axle nut assemblies that were sold only to one customer, united parcel service, the keepers/lock rings were missing allowing the axle nut to come loose causing wheel oil to leak out.
Safety risk
This could eventually allow the hub, drum, and wheel assembly to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ups has inspected all 300 trailers and any trailer found to be missing the keeper/lock rings will be corrected.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V226000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.