1997 GREAT DANE TRAILER RECALL - #97V239001
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : WHEEL BEARING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY EATON. THE GREASE LUBRICATION VOLUME LEVEL SPECIFIED FOR THESE TRAILER AXLES IS INSUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE PROPER LUBRICATION TO THE OUTER WHEEL END BEARING ASSEMBLY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 GREAT DANE TRAILER |
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| Manufacturer |
GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1996 - 12/30/1997 |
| Recalled on |
1/7/1998 |
| Influenced by |
GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
308 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY EATON. THE GREASE LUBRICATION VOLUME LEVEL SPECIFIED FOR THESE TRAILER AXLES IS INSUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE PROPER LUBRICATION TO THE OUTER WHEEL END BEARING ASSEMBLY. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING SYSTEM RESULTING IN WHEEL END BURN UP OR LOSS OF WHEEL END EQUIPMENT. |
| Corrective action |
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY EATON. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TRAILER AXLES AND ADD LUBRICANT IF NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 8, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EATON AT 1-616-342-3099 OR GREAT DANE AT 1-912-644-2260. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 GREAT DANE TRAILER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
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