Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
EATON
Model Of Vehicle
ESW225J
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
97E042000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Cause Failure Of The Wheel Bearing System Resulting In Wheel End Burn Up Or Loss Of Wheel End Equipment.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect These Trailer Axles And Add Lubricant If Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Eaton, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19960906
End Of Manufacture
19971205
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
701
Date Owners Notified
19971208
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Eaton, Incorporated
Date Report Received
19971216