Recall 87E038000: Suspension, Multiple Axle, Torque Arm

NHTSA recall 87E038000 · announced December 14, 1987 · Chalmers · 105 units affected

The problem

THE TORQUE RODS MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT PENETRATION AT THE DOG LEG WELDS.

The risk

IF THE WELD FAILS IT WILL ALLOW THE REAR AXLE TO MOVEOUT OF POSITION RESULTING IN VEHICLE INSTABILITY AND LOSS OF CONTROL. ANYTIMEDIRECTIONAL CONTROL IS LOST WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FORVEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

A CHANGE IN MANUFACTUING PROCESSES WILL ELIMINATE THE WELD ON THE DOG LEG TUBE. THE TUBE WILL BE MANUFACTURED BY FORMING A CONTINUOUS SECTION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSIONVEHICLE 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.