2006 WESTERN ALPENLITE RECALL - #06V272000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILERS BRAKING SYSTEM.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 WESTERN ALPENLITE |
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| Manufacturer |
WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/20/2006 - 5/17/2006 |
| Recalled on |
7/26/2006 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
4 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILERS BRAKING SYSTEM. |
| Consequences |
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEXTER HAS MODIFIED THE REMEDY FOR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 06E029). A NEW LARGER CALIPER MOUNTING NUT WILL BE INSTALLED. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164 OR WESTERN RV AT 1-866-567-4133. |
| Notes |
WESTERN RV RECALL NO. CSAR 1060.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2006 WESTERN ALPENLITE Recall for WHEELS, RIM
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