OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
87V019000
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket
Reported Feb 19, 1987 · FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Summary
WELDS JOINING THE AXLE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR DRIVE AXLE MAY BE DEFECTIVE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT COVERAGE AND/OR PENETRATION.
Consequence
WELDS COULD FAIL, RESULTING IN REAR AXLE SEPARATING FROMTHE SUSPENSION.
Remedy
REMOVE EXISTING WELDS AND REWELD BY A CERTIFIED WELDER.
Notes
SYSTEM: AXLE SUPPORT BRACKET WELDS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGH COE AND LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TANDEMDRIVE HENDRICKSON SUSPENSIONS AND EATON AXLES.
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