9999 CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC. PREGREASED AXLE HUBS Recall

Campaign:: 00E019000 on 04/17/2000
Component:: Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured:: 06/30/1997 - 03/30/2000
Affected:: 2,400
Defect:: Equipment description: 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.
Consequence:: An outboard bearing failure can result in a separation of the hub assembly from the spindle.
Correction:: 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 manitenance can be performed and the hub reinstalled.
Notes:: Owner notification began may 16, 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 consolidated metco at 1-800-425-4827.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

9999 CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC. PREGREASED AXLE HUBS TSB

Bulletin:: SB-08-227
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Utility trailer mfg.released a bulletin regarding conmet's live webinar for their new online training program, how it work and what resources are available. the bulletin contained available training dates and online registration.