Fruehauf Recall 86V169000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 86V169000 · announced December 17, 1986 · filed by Fruehauf Corporation · 144 units affected

The problem

PRO-PAR AXLES COULD CRACK AT OR NEAR NEWAY AXLE ADAPTER WELDS WHICH CONNECT THE AXLE ADAPTER TO THE AXLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLE HANDLING WILL BE IMPAIRED.

What to do

REPLACE RC 122 WELD ON AXLE ADAPTERS WITH RC 122 BOLT ON ADAPTERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS WITH NEWAY RUBBER RIDE RC 122 SERIES SUSPENSIONSON FRUEHAUF PRO-PAR AXLES.

Vehicles covered by this recall

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