Eaton, Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #97E042000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97E042000 by Eaton, Incorporated. Includes 701 affected units, EATON/TRAILER AXLE LUBRICATION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: trailer axle assemblies for heavy duty truck trailers. the grease lubrication volume level specified for these trailer axles is insufficient to provide proper lubrication to the outer wheel end bearing assembly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect these trailer axles and add lubricant if necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97E042000

Manufacturer: Eaton, Incorporated

Report Received Date: 1997-12-16T00:00:00

Subject: Eaton/trailer axle lubrication

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 701

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: trailer axle assemblies for heavy duty truck trailers. the grease lubrication volume level specified for these trailer axles is insufficient to provide proper lubrication to the outer wheel end bearing assembly.

Consequence Summary: This condition can cause failure of the wheel bearing system resulting in wheel end burn up or loss of wheel end equipment.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect these trailer axles and add lubricant if necessary.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-agm9-2s26~yscp

NHTSA ID: 97E042000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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