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View Poll Results: Have your axle seals failed?
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Yes, my seals failed and I had grease on the brakes
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No, my seals have not failed
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I'm not sure
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09-08-2016, 09:23 PM #21
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I ask if the grease seals were fix on my factory tour on 28 Jun 2016 and was told not worry about bad seals or grease on the brakes on the ones going out the door now..
Dennis & Ellie
Current 2017 Newmar Ventana Class A & 1994 Airstream Excella Classic Limited Project
Sold - 310-GK-R Delivered 28 Oct 2016
2016 GMC Denali 1 Ton Diesel SRW Payload 3727LBS B&W Hitch
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09-08-2016, 09:34 PM #22
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Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
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2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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09-09-2016, 07:36 AM #23
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To paraphrase what I read on GD Facebook page, posted by Emily Stahley of Lippert. Grease and seals are OK, problem is that the production process fills or overfills the hub. Grease expands when heated by travel, pushes by seal. Production process to be modified in November. She has been helping people who have experienced this issue.
AKA Steve and Lynne
Storm the Black Lab
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09-09-2016, 07:50 AM #24
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Wow. So they know what the problem is but will continue to manufacture defective and dangerous axles for a few more months until they get around to correcting the problem? Yikes! Sounds like there is no safety oversight for the RV Industry.
Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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09-09-2016, 07:53 AM #25
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Dennis & Ellie
Current 2017 Newmar Ventana Class A & 1994 Airstream Excella Classic Limited Project
Sold - 310-GK-R Delivered 28 Oct 2016
2016 GMC Denali 1 Ton Diesel SRW Payload 3727LBS B&W Hitch
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09-09-2016, 08:13 AM #26
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Dennis, I totally agree! I am very disheartened by that time frame too! But she is the only one in either GDRV or Lippert who has stated an explanation that places the responsibility for the problem squarely on an organization, and also is personally active in working with those who are affected! This is not to minimize the great help that GDRV has given many.
AKA Steve and Lynne
Storm the Black Lab
Reflection 337 RLS vin 573FR3628E3300393
2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Longbox
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09-09-2016, 08:52 AM #27
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I asked Gary Bunzer (Dr. RV) at the rally what LCI was doing to correct this greasy brake safety issue if anything. He said he would respond via email when he got an answer. He was there representing LCI. We will see what he says.
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09-10-2016, 03:54 AM #28
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Interesting. If production change is in November, makes me wonder if that is part of LCI's ability to extend their axle warranty? Press Release
Tom2013 Silverado 3500HD / LWB / 2WD / Duramax-Allison
2017 Reflection 303RLS
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09-10-2016, 09:01 AM #29
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I think it has everything to do with the fact that Dexter Axle, a few days prior to Lippert's big announcement, had increased their warranty period as well. Not wanting to lose market share to a competitor, Lippert was probably forced to match the new Dexter warranty.
http://rvdailyreport.com/industry/de...le-warranties/
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09-10-2016, 12:53 PM #30
My mobile RV Repair guy is coming over on Tuesday to do my bearings and check brakes. I'll know then. I used to do that stuff myself, but age and mobility issues are sneaking up on me.
John2016 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
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