| Make : SUNLINE | Model : LEOLA | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19970624 - 19970930 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V190007 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19980519 | Date Added to Database: 19980603 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUNLINE COACH COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUNLINE COACH COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 276 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND FOLDING TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. THE WHEEL BEARINGS USED IN SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE A METALLURGICAL DEFECT CAUSING EARLY FAILURE. |
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Consequence:
A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEXTER AXLE IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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