Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Van-Refrigerated/Dry Freight Trailers Equipped With Conmet Pregreased Trailer Hubs And A Tire Inflation System. The Outboard Bearing On The Pregreased Trailer Axle Hubs Used With The Tire Inflation Systems May Fail Due To The Intrusion Of Contaminants Through The Tire Inflation System.
Make Of Vehicle
POLAR
Model Of Vehicle
ARJH7500
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V102004
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Hub
Effect Of Defect
An Outboard Bearing Failure Can Result In A Separation Of The Hub Assembly From The Spindle.
Fix Defect
Authorized Dealers Are Instructed To Convert Greased Hubs To Oil Hubs If The Tire Inflation System Is To Remain On The Trailer. If The Tire Inflation System Is Removed, The Hub Must Be Inspected For Contamination And Corrosion. The Hub And Bearing Assembly Must Be Replaced If There Is Evidence Of Corrosion. If There Is No Evidence Of Corrosion, Lubricant And Seal Manitenance Can Be Performed And The Hub Reinstalled.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Polar Tank Trailer, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
35
Date Owners Notified
20000327
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Entrans International, Llc
Date Report Received
20000921