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NHTSARecalled Jul 26, 2006 · #06V282000

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
ALFA LEISURE,INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEXTER HAS MODIFIED THE REMEDY FOR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 06E029). ALL TRAILERS WERE CORRECTED AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164 OR ALFA LEISURE AT 1-800-373-3372.

View the official CPSC notice