Open Range recall: Power train
What is wrong
Open range is recalling certain model year 2011 fifth wheel travel trailers and toy haulers manufactured from august 17, 2010, and september 9, 2010, equipped with dexter axles. On some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
What could happen
These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles, and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Open range is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. Replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 27, 2010. Owners may contact open range at 1-260-768-7771 and dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.
Vehicles covered
- Open Range Fifth Wheel 2011
- Open Range Toy Hauler 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V503000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Open Range R.V. Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 21, 2010
- Owners notified
- Oct 26, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 56
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 17, 2010 to Sep 9, 2010
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.