Front: wheel bearingRecall 97V-239 · 1996–1997 Great Dane Trailer
GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. recall 97V-239 covers 308 1996–1997 Great Dane Trailer for a front: wheel bearing problem, reported to NHTSA on December 30, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V239001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING SYSTEM RESULTING IN WHEEL END BURN UP OR LOSS OF WHEEL END EQUIPMENT.
The fix
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY EATON. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TRAILER AXLES AND ADD LUBRICANT IF NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 8, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EATON AT 1-616-342-3099 OR GREAT DANE AT 1-912-644-2260. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1996 to December 30, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.