| Make : TRAILMOBILE | Model : CARGO VAN TRAILER | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19961101 - 20000131 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V102001 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000925 | Date Received by ODI: 20000407 | Date Added to Database: 20000502 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRAILMOBILE INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRAILMOBILE CANADA LIMITED | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 345 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CARGO VAN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH CONMET PREGREASED TRAILER AXLE HUBS. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE PREGREASED TRAILER AXLE HUBS USED WITH THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEMS MAY FAIL DUE TO THE INTRUSION OF CONTAMINANTS THROUGH THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM. |
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Consequence:
AN OUTBOARD BEARING FAILURE CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE HUB ASSEMBLY FROM THE SPINDLE. |
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Remedy:
AUTHORIZED DEALERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO CONVERT GREASED HUBS TO OIL HUBS IF THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM IS TO REMAIN ON THE TRAILER. IF THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM IS REMOVED, THE HUB MUST BE INSPECTED FOR CONTAMINATION AND CORROSION. THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF CORROSION, LUBRICANT AND SEAL MAINTENANCE CAN BE PERFORMED AND THE HUB REINSTALLED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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