Recall 00V-102: 1996–2000 Trailmobile Cargo Van Trailer

TRAILMOBILE INC. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Apr 7, 2000, covering about 345 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-102
Report date
Apr 7, 2000
Vehicles affected
345
Owners notified
Sep 25, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: cargo van trailers equipped with conmet pregreased trailer axle hubs. The outboard bearing on the pregreased trailer axle hubs used with the tire inflation systems may fail due to the intrusion of contaminants through the tire inflation system.

The risk

An outboard bearing failure can result in a separation of the hub assembly from the spindle.

The fix

Authorized dealers are instructed to convert greased hubs to oil hubs if the tire inflation system is to remain on the trailer. If the tire inflation system is removed, the hub must be inspected for contamination and corrosion. The hub and bearing assembly must be replaced if there is evidence of corrosion. If there is no evidence of corrosion, lubricant and seal maintenance can be performed and the hub reinstalled.

Notes

Owner notification began september 25, 2000.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 trailmobile at 1-800-823-3181 or consolidated metco at 1-800-425-4827.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerTRAILMOBILE INC.
ComponentSuspension › Front › Hub
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V102001

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Trailmobile Cargo Van Trailer1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-102?

Vehicle description: cargo van trailers equipped with conmet pregreased trailer axle hubs. The outboard bearing on the pregreased trailer axle hubs used with the tire inflation systems may fail due to the intrusion of contaminants through the tire inflation system.

How is recall 00V-102 fixed?

Authorized dealers are instructed to convert greased hubs to oil hubs if the tire inflation system is to remain on the trailer. If the tire inflation system is removed, the hub must be inspected for contamination and corrosion. The hub and bearing assembly must be replaced if there is evidence of corrosion. If there is no evidence of corrosion, lubricant and seal maintenance can be performed and the hub reinstalled.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.