| Make : SHOREMASTER | Model : XTREME | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19970801 - 19971130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V214000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19971203 | Date Received by ODI: 19971201 | Date Added to Database: 19971218 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SHOREMASTER, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SHOREMASTER, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 125 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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