Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V371000 Reported October 6, 2003

Finn/axle

Q: What is recall 03V371000?

NHTSA recall 03V371000 was issued by Finn Corporation on October 6, 2003. It addresses: Finn/axle. The recall affects approximately 68 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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.

Finn Corporation · N/A · 68 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V371000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Finn Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 6, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain trailers, the axle units have a potential for an under-min radius on the axle spindle. an undercut situation or existence of a stress riser may also be present.

Safety Consequence

The presence of this condition can create a stress riser on the spindle arm causing it to fail at loads that it was otherwise designed to accommodate, resulting in separation of a wheel from the axle assembly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install replacement axles. owner notification is expected to begin during october 2003. owners should contact finn at 1-800-543-7166.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Finn Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 03V371000 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 03V371000

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

What is recall 03V371000?

NHTSA recall 03V371000 was issued by Finn Corporation on October 6, 2003. It addresses: Finn/axle. The recall affects approximately 68 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Finn Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V371000 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.