Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Fifth Wheel Trailers Equipped With Dexter Axles, The Disc Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts May Strip. Insufficient Clamp Load Between Caliper And Yoke Can Cause The Caliper To Disassemble And Adversely Affect The Trailers Braking System.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN
Model Of Vehicle
ALPENLITE
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V272000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Braking Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dexter Has Modified The Remedy For These Vehicles (Please See 06E029). A New Larger Caliper Mounting Nut Will Be Installed. For More Information You May Contact Dexter Axle At 1-800-400-2164 Or Western RV At 1-866-567-4133.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060420
End Of Manufacture
20060517
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060726
Make Campaign Number
CSAR 1060