OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

85V096000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED Axle Assembly

Reported Jul 16, 1985 · COTTRELL,INCORPORATED

Summary

TAG AXLE SADDLES ARE SUBJECT TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE AXLES AT THE WELDS DUE TO CONCENTRATED STRESS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRUCK.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

REINFORCE THE AXLE SADDLE AREA.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CS 11 TRUCKS. SYSTEM: TAG AXLE ASSEMBLIES.

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