OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
96E011000
Suspension:front:springs:air Suspension System
Reported Apr 22, 1996 · NEWAY ANCHORLOK INTL
Summary
THE EQUALIZING BEAM SHAFT FRACTURES INSIDE THE BEAM AT THE TOE OF THE WELD.
Consequence
TRUCK TYPE VEHICLES WITH A 14.38 INCH RIDE HEIGHT WITHOUT FRAME MOUNTED AXLE STOPS ARE SUBJECT TO VEHICLE TILT AND POSSIBLE ROLLOVER IN THE EVENT THAT BOTH EQUALIZING BEAMS, ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, EXPERIENCE A SIMULTANEOUS SHAFT FAILURE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT SUSPENSION BEAMS WITH SUSPENSION BEAMS CONTAINING APPROPRIATE SHAFTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; TANDEM.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TANDEM AXLE AIR SUSPENSION FOR CLASS 8 CEMENT MIXERS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITH IN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT NEWAY AT 1-800-237-8932. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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