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Wheel bearing recalls???

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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 11:45 AM
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Wheel bearing recalls???

i was wondering if anyone knows of a wheel bearing recall out....

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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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I'm curious, why would you ask? Are you having a problem?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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I had one replaced. Passenger rear
 
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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For recall information you should use this site of the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (US only)

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...callsearch.cfm
 
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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Holy Crap!!!! My 2003 mini cooper S is made by Winnebago and might have a refrigeration problem!!!


http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...ls/results.cfm

Make : MINI Model : COOPER S Year : 2003
Manufacturer : WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V277005 Mfg's Report Date : NOV 22, 2002
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1531
Summary:
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700 . THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
Consequence:
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NOROLD SERVICE AT 1-800-667-3005 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.
Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4326).
 
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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yea i have my pass front wheel bearing is going out and make noise and vibrations...full coil overs and 90mph cornings dont help i think..but if anyone has a thing that would be sweet...the only plus it the bearing is only 160 bucks with hub and only take an hour to put in..


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