Featherlite 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled July 25, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06V273000 · Featherlite
Hazard
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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 FEATHERLITE AT 1-563-547-6000.
Units
5 units
Description
ON CERTAIN 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.
What to do
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 FEATHERLITE AT 1-563-547-6000.
Product
Featherlite XL-II
Manufacturer(s)
Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →