NHTSA Recall 87V028000
Filed by WESTERN PRODUCTS. Component: Suspension. Reported 1987-03-09. An estimated 10 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
WELD CRACKS AND AXLE FRACTURES COULD OCCUR DUE TO INCOMPATIBILITY OF NEWAY RC 122 SUSPENSION AND ROCKWELL AXLES.
Risk
CRACKS COULD LEAD TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF AXLE BEAM;VEHICLE HANDLING WOULD BE IMPAIRED.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE ROCKWELL AXLES WITH AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERICAL HIGHWAY TANK TRAILERS.
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