Southwest Expressline Trailer (2000) – 01V218001

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard