Recall
Featherlite Xl-ii — 06V273000
NHTSA ID
06V273000
Make
Featherlite
Model
Xl-ii
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2006-07-25
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Units Affected
5
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.