Recall 87E031000: Suspension, Rear

NHTSA recall 87E031000 · announced August 14, 1987 · Kelsey Hayes · 204 units affected

The problem

IMPROPER WELDS WHERE STEERABLE DRIVE END MOUNTING FLANGE IS ATTACHED TO THE TUBULAR PORTION OF THE HOUSING.

The risk

FAILURE OF WELDS COULD RESULT IN AXLE END SEPARATINGFROM THE HOUSING RESULTING IN POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH AND DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.

What to do

REPLACEMENT OF ALL DEFECTIVE AXLE HOUSINGS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/AXLEVEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCKS

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