NHTSA Recall 94V182000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V182000; Date: Sep. 20, 1994
A broken trailer axle causes loss of trailer control and results in a accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Fleetwood Arcadia; 1995 Fleetwood Cedar; 1995 Fleetwood Cedar Xl; 1995 Fleetwood Chesapeake; 1995 Fleetwood Chesapeake Cp; 1995 Fleetwood Columbia; 1995 Fleetwood Rio Grande; 1995 Fleetwood Roanoke; 1995 Fleetwood Royale; 1995 Fleetwood Stony Creek
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Folding Trailer
Affected Units:: 4,233
Recall Summary:
Insufficient grease was applied to the trailer axle hub inner bearing causing the bearing to overheat during tow operations. The overheated bearing can seize to the axle spindle causing the trailer axle hub to break at the rear seal flange.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the trailer's axle hubs and inspect the inner bearings for sufficient grease and also inspect all related axle parts such as bearing races and axle spindle for wear. The bearings will be repacked or replaced if necessary and new grease seals will be installed. Note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact fleetwood folding trailer at 1-800-544-8193. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall Notes:
System: suspension; single axle; rear; non-power axle. Vehicle description: folding camping trailers that are not equipped with electric brakes.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 26, 1994
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