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1999-2000 Utility VS2D and Utility VS2R recall: hub

Utility Trailer Mfg. Co. reported this safety recall on May 24, 2000. It covers about 271 vehicles.

vehicles affected
271
reported
May 24, 2000
owners notified
Jun 15, 2000

Suspension: front: hub

What is wrong
Vehicle description: van-refrigerated/dry freight trailers equipped with conmet pregreased trailer hubs and a tire inflation system. The outboard bearing on the pregreased trailer axle hubs used with the tire inflation systems may fail due to the intrusion of contaminants through the tire inflation system.
Risk
An outboard bearing failure can result in a separation of the hub assembly from the spindle.
Remedy
Authorized dealers are instructed to convert greased hubs to oil hubs if the tire inflation system is to remain on the trailer. If the tire inflation system is removed, the hub must be inspected for contamination and corrosion. The hub and bearing assembly must be replaced if there is evidence of corrosion. If there is no evidence of corrosion, lubricant and seal manitenance can be performed and the hub reinstalled.

Recall number 00V102003

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 00V102003

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Utility VS2D and Utility VS2R hub?

Yes. Recall 00V102003, reported on May 24, 2000, covers about 271 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V102003?

Authorized dealers are instructed to convert greased hubs to oil hubs if the tire inflation system is to remain on the trailer. If the tire inflation system is removed, the hub must be inspected for contamination and corrosion. The hub and bearing assembly must be replaced if there is evidence of corrosion. If there is no evidence of corrosion, lubricant and seal manitenance can be performed and the hub reinstalled.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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