CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL; WHEELS:HUB
- Problem
- Doosan Portable Power (Doosan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Doosan Portable Power Portable Air Compressors. The wheel bearing seals may leak grease into the drum brakes.
- Risk
- Grease on the brake drums and shoes can reduce braking performance during towing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new seals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2022. Owners may contact Doosan's customer service at 1-704-883-3500.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2021-2022 Doosan Portable Air Compressors have wheel bearing seals that may leak grease into the drum brakes. Grease on the brake drums and shoes can reduce braking performance while the unit is being towed, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own one of these units, contact Doosan Portable Power customer service at 1-704-883-3500 to confirm whether your unit is included. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2022. You can also check your unit's identification number for any open recalls.
An authorized dealer will install new seals at no cost to you. Do not tow the unit with a suspected grease leak until it has been inspected and repaired.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Doosan Portable Air Compressor | 20212022 |
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