OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

87E038000

Suspension:multiple Axle:torque Arm

Reported Dec 14, 1987 · CHALMERS SUSPENSIOUS INTL

Summary

THE TORQUE RODS MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT PENETRATION AT THE DOG LEG WELDS.

Consequence

IF THE WELD FAILS IT WILL ALLOW THE REAR AXLE TO MOVEOUT OF POSITION RESULTING IN VEHICLE INSTABILITY AND LOSS OF CONTROL. ANYTIMEDIRECTIONAL CONTROL IS LOST WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FORVEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

A CHANGE IN MANUFACTUING PROCESSES WILL ELIMINATE THE WELD ON THE DOG LEG TUBE. THE TUBE WILL BE MANUFACTURED BY FORMING A CONTINUOUS SECTION.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSIONVEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS

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