Consolidated Metco, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00E019000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00E019000 by Consolidated Metco, Inc.. Includes 2,400 affected units, CONMET/PREGREASED AXLE HUBS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00E019000

Manufacturer: Consolidated Metco, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2000-04-10T00:00:00

Subject: Conmet/pregreased axle hubs

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 2,400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: An outboard bearing failure can result in a separation of the hub assembly from the spindle.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-x855-e9x7-2u7n

NHTSA ID: 00E019000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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