2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 1998-06-02
Description
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.
Consequence
A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
Notes
Owner notification began during december 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
Posted on: 1998-06-02
Description
Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with 20 lb. Lpg cylinders supplied by manchester tank. These cylinders are equipped with an overfill protection. The overfill protection device may not function properly.
Consequence
If a cylinder is overfilled, and some of the gas leaks out, the vapors could ignite if there was a source of ignition present.
Corrective Action
Manchester tank is performing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Manchester will replace these lpg cylinders.
Notes
Owner notification by manchester tank began january 28, 1998.owners who do not get their lpg cylinder replaced free of charge within a reasonable time should contact manchester tank/recall management at 1-800-420-7511.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).