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1997 SKYLINE LAYTON Recall - Campaign #97V190001

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 SKYLINE LAYTON RECALL - #97V190001

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. THE WHEEL BEARINGS USED IN SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE A METALLURGICAL DEFECT CAUSING EARLY FAILURE.

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Vehicle 1997 SKYLINE LAYTON
Manufacturer SKYLINE CORPORATION
Manufactured between 6/16/1997 - 6/23/1997
Recalled on 10/30/1997
Influenced by SKYLINE CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 118
Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. THE WHEEL BEARINGS USED IN SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE A METALLURGICAL DEFECT CAUSING EARLY FAILURE.
Consequences A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEXTER AXLE IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1997 SKYLINE LAYTON Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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