SHOREMASTER X-TREME 1997: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
| Make : SHOREMASTER | Model : X-TREME | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1997-08-01 - 1997-11-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V214000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-12-03 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-12-01 | Date Added to Database: 1997-12-18 |
| Manufacturers Involved: SHOREMASTER, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 125 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SNOWMOBILE TWO PLACE TILT AND V-FRONT TRAILERS. THE AXLE HUB WAS NOT PROPERLY SIZED. THE AXLE HUB IS 6.5 INCHES IN DIAMTER, BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 5.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER. |
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Consequence:
OVER TIME, THE BOLT HOLES IN THE WHEEL RIM COULD BECOME ELONGATED AND CAUSE RIM FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HUBS, OR IN THE LATERNATIVE, LARGER TIRES WILL BE PROVIDED TO FIT ON THE EXISTING HUBS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 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 SHOREMASTER AT 1-800-328-8945.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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