NHTSA recall 10V410000
Power train › Axle assembly
Dutchmen Grand Junction
The defect
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.
The risk
A separated tire and wheel assembly could strike other vehicles and/or pedestrians, risking injury or death, and/or cause significant damage property.
The 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.