Open Range R.v. Company | NHTSA Recall #10V503000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V503000 by Open Range R.v. Company. Includes 56 affected units, AXLE ASSEMBLY/WHEEL END SEPARATION, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Open range is recalling certain model year 2011 fifth wheel travel trailers and toy haulers manufactured from august 17, 2010, and september 9, 2010, equipped with dexter axles. on some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.

Corrective Action

Open range is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 27, 2010. owners may contact open range at 1-260-768-7771 and dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V503000
Report Received Date: 2010-10-21T00:00:00
Subject: Axle assembly/wheel end separation
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 56

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Open range is recalling certain model year 2011 fifth wheel travel trailers and toy haulers manufactured from august 17, 2010, and september 9, 2010, equipped with dexter axles. on some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
Consequence Summary: These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles, and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Open range is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 27, 2010. owners may contact open range at 1-260-768-7771 and dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-d6xu-862c~padk
NHTSA ID: 10V503000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
Meta: { }
Recall Link: