INADEQUATE WELD POSITIONING COUPLED WITH RADIUS ROD LOAD AND LOOSENING OF THE SPRING CLIP NUTS COULD
— Recall Campaign #81V094000
INADEQUATE WELD POSITIONING COUPLED WITH RADIUS ROD LOAD AND LOOSENING OF THE SPRING CLIP NUTS COULD CAUSE SPRING SEAT FRACTURE. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AXLE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
81V094000
| Manufacturer: | WESTERN PRODUCTS |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 06, 1981 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 81V094000 |
| Units affected: | 1,000 |
- Description:
- INADEQUATE WELD POSITIONING COUPLED WITH RADIUS ROD LOAD AND LOOSENING OF THE SPRING CLIP NUTS COULD CAUSE SPRING SEAT FRACTURE. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AXLE.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- SPRING SEAT RADIUS ROD BRACKETS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. IN ADDITION, SUPPLEMENTAL BRACKETS WILL BE INSTALLED TO REINFORCE THE SPRING SEAT, WITHOUT CHARGE.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL INTERNATIONALSQHD-SQHP REAR AXLE AND DAYTON TRUCKMASTER SUSPENSION.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SPRING SEAT/RADIUS ROD BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.