Recall
Teton Trailer — 06V168000
NHTSA ID
06V168000
Make
Teton
Model
Trailer
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2006-05-18
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Units Affected
16
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL 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
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CALIPER MOUNTING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TETON HOMES AT 307-235-1525.