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Eaton 1996–1997 Suspension recall
Recalled December 16, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97E042000 · Eaton
Hazard
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING SYSTEM RESULTING IN WHEEL END BURN UP OR LOSS OF WHEEL END EQUIPMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TRAILER AXLES AND ADD LUBRICANT IF NECESSARY.
Units
701 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TRAILER AXLE ASSEMBLIES FOR HEAVY DUTY TRUCK TRAILERS. THE GREASE LUBRICATION VOLUME LEVEL SPECIFIED FOR THESE TRAILER AXLES IS INSUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE PROPER LUBRICATION TO THE OUTER WHEEL END BEARING ASSEMBLY.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TRAILER AXLES AND ADD LUBRICANT IF NECESSARY.
Product
Eaton EST225J · Eaton EST230J · Eaton ESW225J · Eaton ESW230J · Eaton ESW230P
Manufacturer(s)
EATON, INCORPORATED
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →