OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

87E031000

Suspension:rear

Reported Aug 14, 1987 · KELSEY-HAYES COMPANY

Summary

IMPROPER WELDS WHERE STEERABLE DRIVE END MOUNTING FLANGE IS ATTACHED TO THE TUBULAR PORTION OF THE HOUSING.

Consequence

FAILURE OF WELDS COULD RESULT IN AXLE END SEPARATINGFROM THE HOUSING RESULTING IN POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH AND DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.

Remedy

REPLACEMENT OF ALL DEFECTIVE AXLE HOUSINGS.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/AXLEVEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCKS

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