TETON TRAILER 2006: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V168000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TETON | TRAILER | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-05-19 | 2006-05-18 | 2006-05-18 |
Production Dates: 2006-02-01 - 2006-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: TETON HOMES
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILERS BRAKING SYSTEM.
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CALIPER MOUNTING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TETON HOMES AT 307-235-1525.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
