NHTSA Recall 97V239001
Filed by Great Dane Trailers. Component: Suspension. Reported 1997-12-30. An estimated 308 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY EATON. THE GREASE LUBRICATION VOLUME LEVEL SPECIFIED FOR THESE TRAILER AXLES IS INSUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE PROPER LUBRICATION TO THE OUTER WHEEL END BEARING ASSEMBLY.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING SYSTEM RESULTING IN WHEEL END BURN UP OR LOSS OF WHEEL END EQUIPMENT.
What the manufacturer will do
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY EATON. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TRAILER AXLES AND ADD LUBRICANT IF NECESSARY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 8, 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 EATON AT 1-616-342-3099 OR GREAT DANE AT 1-912-644-2260. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.