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Vehicle recall 97V190006 · April 28, 1998

American Travel Ledger, Royal Voyager and 1 more model

Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles. The wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.
Consequence
A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
Notes
Owner notification began during December 1997. 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 dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
97V190006
Reported to NHTSA
April 28, 1998
Filed by
AMERICAN TRAVEL SYSTEMS
Vehicles potentially affected
20
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Suspension › Rear
Recall 97V190006 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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