Kwik M4000 Converter Dollies Recalled for Axle Nut Torque Defect
Kwik-Loc is recalling 2005-2008 M4000 converter dollies equipped with ArvinMeritor axles due to insufficient spindle nut torque, which could lead to wheel separation.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle assembly) where the source text explicitly states the defect could progress to wheel separation and result in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Kwik-Loc Corporation is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Kwik M4000 converter dollies. The recall involves vehicles equipped with ArvinMeritor TL Series trailer axles where the stake washer for the spindle nut is staked in a single location rather than multiple locations.
The defect is caused by insufficient torque potentially being applied to the spindle nut. This low or no torque can result in excessive end-play in the wheel-end system, which could progress to a wheel separation and result in a crash.
ArvinMeritor is working with vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact ArvinMeritor at 1-248-273-4641 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- KWIK M4000
- Brand
- KWIK
- Manufacturer
- KWIK-LOC CORPORATION
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 80
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- M4000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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