Recall 00V358007 — SUSPENSION Defect in 2000-2000 MO TRAILER TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 14 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V358007 |
| Manufacturer | MO TRAILERS |
| Vehicles Affected | 14 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES THAT WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A BEARING OPTION KNOWN AS NEV-R-LUBE. THE OPTIONAL HUB UTILIZES A SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING WHICH IS HELD IN PLACE WITH A RETAINING RING THAT PREVENTS THE HUB FROM SHIFTING ON THE BEARING. SOME OF THESE AXLE ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE RETAINING RING.
Safety Consequence
THE ABSENCE OF THE RETAINING RING CAN ALLOW THE HUB TO SHIFT INWARD AND MAY RESULT IN BRAKE INTERFERENCE OR TIRE CONTACT TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE. BRAKING PROBLEMS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. TIRE CONTACT TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE CAN RESULT IN OVERHEATING AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE OR CAUSE THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT.
Remedy
DEXTER AXLE WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED AXLES FREE OF CHARGE.
Related Recalls for MO TRAILER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06V274000 | 2006 MO TRAILER SP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 103 |