OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

86V141000

Suspension:multiple Axle

Reported Oct 23, 1986 · SAAB CARS USA, INC.

Summary

CLAMPING FORCE OF THE BOLTS TO THE TANDEM SPRING END BEARINGS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: MOVEMENT OF SPRING END BEARINGS IN RELATION TO THE REAR AXLE COULD RESULT IN THE AXLE COMING LOOSE FROM THE SPRING.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

REPLACE STUDS, NUTS AND BOLTS ON THE TANDEM SPRING END BEARINGS.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MU6X4 TANDEM TRUCKS.

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