NHTSA recall 06V372000
Service brakes, hydraulic
Dmc Skater
Reported Sep 29, 20062 vehicles affectedDOUGLAS MARINE CORPORATIONMaker’s number 1D9SBuilt Mar 1, 2006 – Jul 31, 2006
The defect
On certain boat 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.
The risk
Loss of braking can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dexter will repair 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 douglas marine at 1-269-857-4308.