NHTSA Recall 87V019000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Suspension. Reported 1987-02-19. An estimated 83 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
WELDS JOINING THE AXLE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR DRIVE AXLE MAY BE DEFECTIVE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT COVERAGE AND/OR PENETRATION.
Risk
WELDS COULD FAIL, RESULTING IN REAR AXLE SEPARATING FROMTHE SUSPENSION.
What the manufacturer will do
REMOVE EXISTING WELDS AND REWELD BY A CERTIFIED WELDER.
Notes
SYSTEM: AXLE SUPPORT BRACKET WELDS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGH COE AND LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TANDEMDRIVE HENDRICKSON SUSPENSIONS AND EATON AXLES.
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