1997 EATON ESW225J Recall

Campaign:

97E042000 on 12/18/1997

Component:

Suspension:front:wheel bearing

Manufactured:

09/05/1996 - 12/04/1997

Affected:

701

Defect:

Equipment description: trailer axle assemblies for heavy duty truck trailers. the grease lubrication volume level specified for these trailer axles is insufficient to provide proper lubrication to the outer wheel end bearing assembly.

Consequence:

This condition can cause failure of the wheel bearing system resulting in wheel end burn up or loss of wheel end equipment.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect these trailer axles and add lubricant if necessary.

Notes:

Owner notification began december 8, 1997. owners who take their trailers to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact eaton at 1-616-342-3099.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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