Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #94V182000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V182000 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.. Includes 4,233 affected units, SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:NON-POWER AXLE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Insufficient grease was applied to the trailer axle hub inner bearing causing the bearing to overheat during tow operations. The overheated bearing can seize to the axle spindle causing the trailer axle hub to break at the rear seal flange.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the trailer's axle hubs and inspect the inner bearings for sufficient grease and also inspect all related axle parts such as bearing races and axle spindle for wear. The bearings will be repacked or replaced if necessary and new grease seals will be installed. Note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact fleetwood folding trailer at 1-800-544-8193. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V182000

Manufacturer: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1994-09-20T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:single axle:rear:non-power axle

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 4,233

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Insufficient grease was applied to the trailer axle hub inner bearing causing the bearing to overheat during tow operations. The overheated bearing can seize to the axle spindle causing the trailer axle hub to break at the rear seal flange.

Consequence Summary: A broken trailer axle causes loss of trailer control and results in a accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the trailer's axle hubs and inspect the inner bearings for sufficient grease and also inspect all related axle parts such as bearing races and axle spindle for wear. The bearings will be repacked or replaced if necessary and new grease seals will be installed. Note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact fleetwood folding trailer at 1-800-544-8193. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 94V182000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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