Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FLEETWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
CHESAPEAKE
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
94V182000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Broken Trailer Axle Causes Loss Of Trailer Control And Results In A Accident.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood Folding Trailer
Start Of Manufacture
19940601
End Of Manufacture
19940801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4233
Date Owners Notified
19940926
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Date Report Received
19940920