THE RIGHT HAND FRAME RAIL LOWER FLANGE COULD DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO POOR GRINDING METHODS AT STRESS
— Recall Campaign #85V158000
THE RIGHT HAND FRAME RAIL LOWER FLANGE COULD DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO POOR GRINDING METHODS AT STRESS POINTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FRAME FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,575 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
85V158000
| Manufacturer: | WESTERN PRODUCTS |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 26, 1985 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 85V158000 |
| Units affected: | 1,575 |
- Description:
- THE RIGHT HAND FRAME RAIL LOWER FLANGE COULD DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO POOR GRINDING METHODS AT STRESS POINTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FRAME FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- REMOVE AND REPLACE FRAME RAIL AS NECESSARY OR GROUND OUT AND DRESS TO ELIMINATE ANY STRESS RISERS THAT MAY DEVELOP.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FRAME RAIL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS WITH ROSS OR GARRISON POWER STEERING WITH EATON POWER STEERING PUMP.