Vehicle recall 03V226000 · June 16, 2003
2002-2003 Kentucky Trailer
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V226000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 16, 2003
- Filed by
- KENTUCKY MFG. CO.
- Owner notification
- June 20, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle hubs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kentucky Trailer (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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