Recall 87E015000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly, Hanger/bracket

NHTSA recall 87E015000 · announced April 29, 1987 · Rockwell · 776 units affected

The problem

THE SPRING HANGER BRACKET MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT WELDS.

The risk

THE BRACKETS MAY BECOME LOOSE AFTER EXTENDED OPERATION.THIS LOOSENESS COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE AND AXLE SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE,RESULTING IN A RISK TO TRAFFIC SAFETY AND POTENTIAL VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

INSTALL SET SCREWS IN THE SIDE LEGS OF THE BRACKET, FOUR PER BRACKET AND WELDED IN PLACE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: AXLE.VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

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