Recall 82E003000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 82E003000 · announced February 8, 1982 · Dana · 338 units affected

The problem

TRAILER AXLE SPINDLES MAY FRACTURE WHEN SUBJECTED TO LOADS EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM LOAD RECOMMENDED.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING AXLES WITH NEW MODIFIED AXLES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRAILERS WITH 22,500 LB. GAWR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SPINDLE FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF THE TRAILER WHEELS, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.

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