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NHTSARecalled May 16, 2006 · #06V162000

AXLE FAILURES/DEXTER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
AXLE FAILURES/DEXTER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Doubletree RV
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CALIPER MOUNTING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOUBLE TREE AT 574-457-6472 OR DEXTER AXLE AT 800-400-2164.

View the official CPSC notice