UNITED EXTFW 2006: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V209000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED | EXTFW | 2006 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2006-06-13 | 2006-06-13 |
Production Dates: 2006-03-28 - 2006-05-03
Manufacturers Involved: United Trailers, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN 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.
DEXTER IS HANDING THIS RECALL "PLEASE SEE 06E029" AND WILL REPLACE THE CALIPER MOUNTING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEXTER AT 1-800-400-2164 OR UNITED EXPRESSLINE AT 574-848-7088.
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.
