Recall 82E006000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly, Hanger/bracket

NHTSA recall 82E006000 · announced March 16, 1982 · Dana · 526 units affected

The problem

DUE TO INADEQUATE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, THE TWO FRONT HANGERS LOCATED IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM OF THE DUMP TRAILERS MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS. IF THE CRACKS GO UNDETECTED, COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE HANGER AND MISALIGNMENT OF THE AXLE COULD RESULT.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING OR REPAIRING FRONT HANGER. THE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS AT NO CHARGE AND REIMBURSE OWNERS FOR LABOR CHARGES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRAILERS, DUMP BODY.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT HANGER, PART NO. B52617.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: HANGER FRACTURE AND RESULTING AXLE MISALIGNMENT 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.