Recall 79E009000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 79E009000 · announced June 12, 1979 · Kelsey Hayes · 1,500 units affected

The problem

THE WELD BETWEEN THE SPINDLE AND AXLE BEAM IS NOT UNIFORM. AS A RESULT, THE INSUFFICIENT WELD COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE SPINDLE FROM THE AXLE BEAM.

What to do

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND RESULT INLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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