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United States 06V168000

TETON HOMES

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — AXLE FAILURES/DEXTER · May 18, 2006

The problem

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.

Risk

LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What owners should do

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.

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