Lucon recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Lucon, Inc. (Lucon) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Lucon Custom Heavy Haul dual axle trailers, models 10T162FCBW and 10T172FCBW, built on Dexter #13G axles. The axles may lack the proper amount of grease on the inner and outer bearings in the hubs.
What could happen
A lack of grease on the bearings can cause overheating and premature bearing failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dexter notified Lucon dealers, and properly greased and reinstalled the components or replaced the components as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2019. Owners may contact Lucon customer service at 1-770-233-1331.
Vehicles covered
- Lucon Custom Heavy Haul 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V681000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Lucon, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 26, 2019
- Owners notified
- Oct 1, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 17, 2018 to Jan 31, 2019
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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.