SHOREMASTER XTREME 1997: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V214000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SHOREMASTER | XTREME | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-12-03 | 1997-12-01 | 1997-12-18 |
Production Dates: 1997-08-01 - 1997-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: SHOREMASTER, INC.
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 125
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
OVER TIME, THE BOLT HOLES IN THE WHEEL RIM COULD BECOME ELONGATED AND CAUSE RIM FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HUBS, OR IN THE LATERNATIVE, LARGER TIRES WILL BE PROVIDED TO FIT ON THE EXISTING HUBS.
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.
