Skyline 1996–1997 Suspension recall
Recalled October 28, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97V190001 · Skyline
Hazard
A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEXTER AXLE IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY.
Units
118 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. THE WHEEL BEARINGS USED IN SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE A METALLURGICAL DEFECT CAUSING EARLY FAILURE.
What to do
DEXTER AXLE IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY.
Product
Skyline LAYTON · Skyline NOMAD
Manufacturer(s)
Skyline Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →