Recall 10V410000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 GRAND JUNCTION FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2006 THROUGH MAY 2, 2006, AND EQUIPPED WITH LIPPERT AXLES COMPONENTS. THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN MIS-LOCATED WELDS ATTACHING THE AXLE SPINDLE TO THE AXLE TUBE. IF THE WELDS ARE MIS-LOCATED, THE SPINDLE MAY PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE TUBE AND THE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY COME OFF THE VEHICLE.
Safety Consequence
A SEPARATED TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD STRIKE OTHER VEHICLES AND/OR PEDESTRIANS, RISKING INJURY OR DEATH, AND/OR CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE PROPERTY.
Remedy
DUTCHMEN IS WORKING WITH LIPPERT TO INSPECT AND REPLACE IF AN AXLE IS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE ON A VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.'S AXLE SERVICE & WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-870-4900 OR DUTCHMEN WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 866-869-1109.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | DUTCHMEN | GRAND JUNCTION |
| 2007 | DUTCHMEN | GRAND JUNCTION |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.