1997 SHASTA SHASTA Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 97V190005 on 06/01/1998
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Affected:
- 219
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 99V228000 on 09/16/1999
- Component:
- Structure
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1996 - 09/30/1998
- Affected:
- 468
- Defect:
- The 5th wheel trailer frame rails are fabricated from i beams. the web of these beams can crack above the axle attachments.
- Consequence:
- Cracking of the frame rails above the axle attachment can cause control problems for the tow vehicle operator.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the frames of these trailers. if cracks are detected, the area will be welded and a plate will be placed over the area using 1/4" flat steel. rerouting of the holding tank drain pipes may be necessary on some models.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began february 8, 2000. 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 coachmen at 1-800-453-6064. 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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