OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
83E019000
Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Reported Nov 14, 1983 · PHILIPS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Summary
WELD AT THE TUBE/SPINDLE JOINT IS MISPLACED, RESULTING IN A JOINT THAT LACKS THE NECESSARY STRENGTH.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
AXLES WILL BE INSPECTED BY AXLE MANUFACTURER AND REPLACED IF WELDS ARE FOUND TO BE UNSATISFACTORY.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCK TRAILER; HORSE AND STOCK.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLES; PHILIPS A4 TYPE, 87 INCH TRACK, 60 AND ONE HALF INCHSPRING CENTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEEL AND COMPONENTS COULD SEPARATE WHILE VEHICLE IS INMOTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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