Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Steel Unibody Trailers Equipped With American Racing Equipment Aluminum Wheels (Part Ar-62) Combined With Dexter Axle Six Bolt Hubs (Part 008-201). Certain Aluminum Wheels With A Smaller Diameter Mounting Surface Are Not Adequately Supported When Used On The Six Bolt Brake Drums. The Insufficient Contact Area Between This Wheel And Dexter’S Hub Can Result In Loosening Of The Wheel Fasteners Which Could Cause The Wheel(S) To Become Detached From The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
SOUTHWEST EXPRESSLINE
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V218001
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
Insufficient Surface Area Will Result In Loosening Of The Wheel Bolts Which May Cause The Wheel(S) To Become Detached From The Vehicle. Loss Of The Wheel(S) Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dexter Axle Will Be Notifying Consumers To Inspect Their Axles To Confirm That The Trailer Is Fitted With AlumniUM Wheels. If So, The Nearest Trailer Facility Should Be Able To Assist The Consumers With Repairs Free Of Charge. 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 Service Department At 1-800-440-2164 Or United Expressline At 1-626-483-2345.
Vehicle Manufacturer
United Expressline, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000222
End Of Manufacture
20000810
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
26
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
United Trailers, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010625