Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V296000 Reported October 11, 2000

Four winns/spindle weld

Q: What is recall 00V296000?

NHTSA recall 00V296000 was issued by Four Winns Boats, Llc on October 11, 2000. It addresses: Four winns/spindle weld. The recall affects approximately 739 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Four Winns Boats, Llc · Steering · 739 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V296000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Four Winns Boats, Llc

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

739

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 11, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: boat trailers. the spindle is welded to the brake flange, which is welded to the axle assembly. If the weld is not deep enough, the weld could fail.

Safety Consequence

This could result in the tire collapsing or coming loose from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will re-weld the trailers or, if necessary, replace the axles if re-welding is not feasible.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Four Winns Boats, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 00V296000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 00V296000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V296000?

NHTSA recall 00V296000 was issued by Four Winns Boats, Llc on October 11, 2000. It addresses: Four winns/spindle weld. The recall affects approximately 739 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Four Winns Boats, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V296000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.