Entrans International, Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V102004
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V102004 by Entrans International, Llc. Includes 35 affected units, POLAR/CONMET PREGREASED HUBS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: van-refrigerated/dry freight trailers equipped with conmet pregreased trailer hubs and a tire inflation system. 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.