Redwood Reliance Recall 78V127000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 78V127000 · announced June 6, 1978 · filed by Redwood Reliance Company · 379 units affected

The problem

THE AXLE BEAM USED IN THE STEERING AXLE COULD CRACK AT THE ENDS OF THE DRAWBAR MOUNTING SUPPORTS.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THIS DEFECT BY REINFORCING THE LOWER AXLE BEAM AT THE DRAWBAR SUPPORT BRACKET, FREE OF CHARGE, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSFER TRAILERS.SYSTEM: STEERING; AXLE BEAM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE AXLE BEAMS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1970 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance
• 1971 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance
• 1972 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance
• 1973 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance
• 1974 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance
• 1975 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance
• 1976 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance
• 1977 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance

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