Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 01V-098 · 2000 Trailmobile Trailer

TRAILMOBILE INC. recall 01V-098 covers 338 2000 Trailmobile Trailer for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 2001.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected3381 model
ReportedMar 22, 2001Owners notified Feb 21, 2001
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V098001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HUBS PROVIDED BY WEBB WHEEL PRODUCTS. THESE TRUCK TRAILER DISC WHEEL HUBS HAVE DIRECT-MACHINED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS), PART NUMBER 2023A. THE ABS TEETH ARE MACHINED INTO THE INNER FACE OF THE HUB BORE, AND THE TEETH ARE MACHINED OFF CENTER FROM THE CENTER OF THE HUB. THE SPEED SENSOR OF THE ABS SYSTEM READS THE TOOTH PATTERN AND SENDS ERRONEOUS SIGNALS TO THE ABS CONTROL UNIT.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ABS SYSTEM TO CYCLE RAPIDLY AND EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCES DURING AN ABS CONTROLLED BRAKE APPLICATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 21, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRAILMOBILE AT 1-217-348-8181 OR WEBB WHEEL AT 1-800-633-3256.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from April 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.