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dajetfixx
02-07-2006, 10:46 AM
Some may have see this but since I bought our trailer I didn't get any notice. My front axle broke last weekend on the hwy. After a few calls to Newman MFG they told me about the recall. But it has expired. It was up to the dealership to notify me for replacement so they say...

If your trailer fits into the dates below please check your trailer.

Make : NEWMAN Model : SLED BED TRAILER Year : 2000
Build Dates : 20000701 - 20000919
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V036000
Date Owner's Notified: 20010219 Date Received by ODI: 20010212 Date Added to Databse: 20010212
Manufacturer's Involved: NEWMAN'S MANUFACTURING, INC.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: NEWMAN'S MANUFACTURING, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1800
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SLED BED TRAILERS USED TO TRANSPORT SNOWMOBILES MANUFACTURED WITH ISUS AXLES BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPTEMBER 19, 2000.
Consequence:
THE WHEEL HUB WILL SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER AXLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
NEWMAN'S MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THEIR TRAILERS TO THE NEAREST DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND CORRECTION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEWMAN'S CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-877-766-4634.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).