Recall 77E009000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 77E009000 · announced June 7, 1977 · Kelsey Hayes · 2,600 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED AXLES MAY HAVE BEEN WELDED WITH COLD FORGED SPINDLES THAT MAY FRACTURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.

What to do

DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL INVOLVED AXLES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRAILERS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; 10K COLD FORGED REAR AXLES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SPINDLES FAIL IN SERVICE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.