NHTSA Recall 06V272000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V272000; Date: Jul. 26, 2006
Loss of braking can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Western Alpenlite
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.
Affected Units:: 4
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Western RV recall no. Csar 1060. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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