Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Cargo Van Trailers Equipped With Conmet Pregreased Trailer Axle Hubs. 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
TRAILMOBILE
Model Of Vehicle
CARGO VAN TRAILER
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
00V102001
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 Maintenance Can Be Performed And The Hub Reinstalled.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Trailmobile Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19961101
End Of Manufacture
20000131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
345
Date Owners Notified
20000925
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Trailmobile Canada Limited
Date Report Received
20000407