Make : STARCRAFT | Model : SHIMERA | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19970701 - 19970731 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V190004 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19971208 | Date Added to Database: 19980105 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: STARCRAFT RV, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: STARCRAFT COMPANY | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND FOLDING TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. THE WHEEL BEARINGS USED IN SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE A METALLURGICAL DEFECT CAUSING EARLY FAILURE. |
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Consequence:
A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEXTER AXLE IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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