AMERICAN TRAVEL LEDGER 1998: SUSPENSION:REAR
| Make : AMERICAN TRAVEL | Model : LEDGER | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1997-07-01 - 1997-08-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V190006 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-04-28 | Date Added to Database: 1998-06-03 |
| Manufacturers Involved: AMERICAN TRAVEL SYSTEMS | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN TRAVEL SYSTEMS | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND FOLDING TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. THE WHEEL BEARINGS USED IN SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE A METALLURGICAL DEFECT CAUSING EARLY FAILURE. |
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Consequence:
A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEXTER AXLE IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 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. |
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