OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

78V127000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED Axle Assembly

Reported Jun 6, 1978 · REDWOOD RELIANCE COMPANY

Summary

THE AXLE BEAM USED IN THE STEERING AXLE COULD CRACK AT THE ENDS OF THE DRAWBAR MOUNTING SUPPORTS.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THIS DEFECT BY REINFORCING THE LOWER AXLE BEAM AT THE DRAWBAR SUPPORT BRACKET, FREE OF CHARGE, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSFER TRAILERS.SYSTEM: STEERING; AXLE BEAM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE AXLE BEAMS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1977 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance 1976 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance 1975 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance 1974 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance 1973 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance 1972 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance 1971 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance 1970 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance

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