NHTSA Recall 00V102004
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V102004; Date: Sep. 21, 2000
An outboard bearing failure can result in a separation of the hub assembly from the spindle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Polar ARJH7500; 2000 Polar ARJH7500; 1999 Polar SCX95500; 2000 Polar Srj3 6300
Component: Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured by: Polar Tank Trailer, Inc.
Affected Units:: 35
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during June 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contactpolar tanktrailer at 1-3200746-2255 or consolidated metco at 1-800-425-4827. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 2000
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