1997 SKYLINE NOMAD RECALL - #97V190001
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. THE WHEEL BEARINGS USED IN SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE A METALLURGICAL DEFECT CAUSING EARLY FAILURE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 SKYLINE NOMAD |
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| Manufacturer |
SKYLINE CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/16/1997 - 6/23/1997 |
| Recalled on |
10/30/1997 |
| Influenced by |
SKYLINE CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
118 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. THE WHEEL BEARINGS USED IN SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE A METALLURGICAL DEFECT CAUSING EARLY FAILURE. |
| Consequences |
A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEXTER AXLE IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1997. 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 DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 SKYLINE NOMAD Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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