Recall 83E019000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Spindle

NHTSA recall 83E019000 · announced November 14, 1983 · Phillips · 776 units affected

The problem

WELD AT THE TUBE/SPINDLE JOINT IS MISPLACED, RESULTING IN A JOINT THAT LACKS THE NECESSARY STRENGTH.

What to do

AXLES WILL BE INSPECTED BY AXLE MANUFACTURER AND REPLACED IF WELDS ARE FOUND TO BE UNSATISFACTORY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCK TRAILER; HORSE AND STOCK.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLES; PHILIPS A4 TYPE, 87 INCH TRACK, 60 AND ONE HALF INCHSPRING CENTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEEL AND COMPONENTS COULD SEPARATE WHILE VEHICLE IS INMOTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN 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.