Recall 79E019000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 79E019000 · announced September 17, 1979 · Hutch · 40 units affected

The problem

STEEL USED IN MANUFACTURING ROCKER BEAMS AND SLIDER SUB-FRAMES FOR THE INVOLVED TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN OF SUB-STANDARD QUALITY. THESE PARTS COULD BECOME BRITTLE AND FRACTURE, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER.

What to do

SUSPECT PARTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; ROCKER BEAMS, 39" X 6" TAPERED (PART NO. 9239-04) ANDSLIDER SUB-FRAMES, 104" X 42" X 10 1/2" (PART NO. 8400-01 OR 8400-11).CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FRACTURE OF THESE PARTS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION COULDCAUSE LOSS 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.