Recall 00V102001 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB Defect in 1996-2000 TRAILMOBILE CARGO VAN TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 345 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V102001 |
| Manufacturer | TRAILMOBILE INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 345 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
AN OUTBOARD BEARING FAILURE CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE HUB ASSEMBLY FROM THE SPINDLE.
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.
Related Recalls for TRAILMOBILE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V660000 | 2009 TRAILMOBILE VAN | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 27 | |
| 04V288000 | 2005 TRAILMOBILE VAN | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER | 1,224 | |
| 01V098001 | 2000 TRAILMOBILE TRAILER | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 338 | |
| 93V046000 | 1993 TRAILMOBILE CARGO VAN TRAILERS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 150 | |
| 93V047000 | 1993 TRAILMOBILE CARGO VAN TRAILERS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 294 | |
| 92V122000 | 1992 TRAILMOBILE TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 414 | |
| 90V012000 | 1988 TRAILMOBILE 021A | TRAILER HITCHES | 70 | |
| 85V030000 | 1980 TRAILMOBILE 011M | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 568 | |
| 79V217000 | 1979 TRAILMOBILE TRAILMOBILE | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | 1,088 | |
| 78V084000 | 1977 TRAILMOBILE 0131A-15A1 | STRUCTURE | 150 |