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1996-1997 Great Dane Trailer recall: wheel bearing

Great Dane Trailers, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 30, 1997. It covers about 308 vehicles.

vehicles affected
308
reported
Dec 30, 1997

Suspension: front: wheel bearing

What is wrong
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.
Risk
This condition can cause failure of the wheel bearing system resulting in wheel end burn up or loss of wheel end equipment.
Remedy
Owner notification will be conducted by eaton. Dealers will inspect these trailer axles and add lubricant if necessary.

Recall number 97V239001

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 97V239001

Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Great Dane Trailer wheel bearing?

Yes. Recall 97V239001, reported on December 30, 1997, covers about 308 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V239001?

Owner notification will be conducted by eaton. Dealers will inspect these trailer axles and add lubricant if necessary.

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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