NHTSA Recall 10V410000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V410000; Date: Sep. 14, 2010
A separated tire and wheel assembly could strike other vehicles and/or pedestrians, risking injury or death, and/or cause significant damage property.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Dutchmen Grand Junction; 2007 Dutchmen Grand Junction
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Affected Units:: 39
Recall Summary:
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 grand junction fifth wheel travel trailers manufactured from April 27, 2006 through may 2, 2006, and equipped with lippert axles components. These vehicles may contain mis-located welds attaching the axle spindle to the axle tube. If the welds are mis-located, the spindle may partially or completely separate from the axle tube and the wheel and hub assembly may come off the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dutchmen is working with lippert to inspect and replace if an axle is found to be defective on a vehicle free of charge. The safety recall began on September 20, 2010. Owners may contact lippert components, inc. 's axle service & warranty department at 1-877-870-4900 or dutchmen warranty service department at 866-869-1109.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 20, 2010
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