9999 DEXTER AXLE EZ LUBE WHEEL HUB Recall
- Campaign:
- 02E046000 on 08/21/2002
- Component:
- Wheels:center section
- Manufactured:
- 03/14/2002 - 05/14/2002
- Affected:
- 520
- Defect:
- Dexter axle 2000lb ez-lube axles installed on trailers producted by viking recreational vehicles between march 15 and may 15, 2002. the spindle nut locking washer or tang washer was improperly installed.
- Consequence:
- This defect could result in loosening of the wheel hubs. loose wheel hubs can result in bearing damage, failure, or unexpected detachment of the hub and wheel(s). loss of the wheel(s) could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
- Correction:
- Dexter axle has notified its customers and dealers to have their vehicles inspected and repaired free of charge. owner notification began august 7, 2002. 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.
- Notes:
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
9999 DEXTER AXLE EZ LUBE WHEEL HUB TSBs (2)
- Bulletin:
- 059-976-00 Rev.A
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Revisions to heavy duty suspension system overslung installation instructions
- Bulletin:
- LIT-230-00
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Installation instructions - overslung axle
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