NHTSA campaign 97V214000
SHOREMASTER, INC. recall 97V214000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SNOWMOBILE TWO PLACE TILT AND V-FRONT TRAILERS. THE AXLE HUB WAS NOT PROPERLY SIZED. THE AXLE HUB IS 6.5 INCHES IN DIAMTER, BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 5.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
Reported 12/01/1997
What can happen
OVER TIME, THE BOLT HOLES IN THE WHEEL RIM COULD BECOME ELONGATED AND CAUSE RIM FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HUBS, OR IN THE LATERNATIVE, LARGER TIRES WILL BE PROVIDED TO FIT ON THE EXISTING HUBS.
Components
- Suspension: Front: Hub
Affected years and models
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