THE SPRING HANGERS MAY BE SLIGHTLY MISALIGNED AND MAY ALLOW THE TRAILER TIRE TO RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL
— Recall Campaign #78V224000
THE SPRING HANGERS MAY BE SLIGHTLY MISALIGNED AND MAY ALLOW THE TRAILER TIRE TO RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL. THIS COULD RESULT IN FRICTION DAMAGE AND A POSSIBLE TIRE BLOWOUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 36 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78V224000
| Manufacturer: | SHASTA INDUSTRIES |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 11, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78V224000 |
| Units affected: | 36 |
- Description:
- THE SPRING HANGERS MAY BE SLIGHTLY MISALIGNED AND MAY ALLOW THE TRAILER TIRE TO RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL. THIS COULD RESULT IN FRICTION DAMAGE AND A POSSIBLE TIRE BLOWOUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE EXISTING SPRING HANGERS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES, IN THE CORRECT POSITION.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SPRING HANGER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN UNANTICIPATED TIRE BLOWOUT COULD CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.