OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
96E012000
Equipment:mechanical:wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
Reported May 17, 1996 · SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES INTL
Summary
CERTAIN SQUARE-SHAPED "U" BOLTS USED WITH THESE LIFT/LOWERING KITS AND LIFT/LOWERING BLOCKS CAN BREAK DURING INSTALLATION WHEN TORQUED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
A BREAK IN ONE OF THE TWO PARALLEL "U" BOLTS WILL CAUSE EXCESS VIBRATION AND COULD ALSO CAUSE THE AXLE TO SHIFT. IF BOTH "U" BOLTS BREAK ON ONE SIDE, THE AXLE WILL SHIFT CAUSING THE TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SHIFT OUT OF POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
SUPERIOR WILL REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE LIFT/LOWERING KITS.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; LIFT. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: LIFT/LOWERING KITS USED ON DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND TOYOTA 4WD PICKUP TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 22, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE KIT FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT SUPERIOR AT 1-818-781-4973. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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