Make : AMERICAN TRAVEL Model : LEDGER Year : 1998
Build Dates : 19970701 - 19970831
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V190006
Date Owner's Notified: Date Received by ODI: 19980428 Date Added to Databse: 19980603
Manufacturer's Involved: AMERICAN TRAVEL SYSTEMS
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN TRAVEL SYSTEMS
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20
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.
Consequence:
      A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
      DEXTER AXLE IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY.
Report Initiator: ODI Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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