Great Dane Recall 97V239001: Suspension, Front, Wheel Bearing
NHTSA recall 97V239001 · announced December 30, 1997 · filed by Great Dane Trailers, Inc. · 308 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY EATON. THE GREASE LUBRICATION VOLUME LEVEL SPECIFIED FOR THESE TRAILER AXLES IS INSUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE PROPER LUBRICATION TO THE OUTER WHEEL END BEARING ASSEMBLY.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING SYSTEM RESULTING IN WHEEL END BURN UP OR LOSS OF WHEEL END EQUIPMENT.
What to do
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY EATON. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TRAILER AXLES AND ADD LUBRICANT IF NECESSARY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 8, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EATON AT 1-616-342-3099 OR GREAT DANE AT 1-912-644-2260. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.