Freightliner Recall 87V019000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly, Hanger/bracket
NHTSA recall 87V019000 · announced February 19, 1987 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 83 units affected
The problem
WELDS JOINING THE AXLE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR DRIVE AXLE MAY BE DEFECTIVE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT COVERAGE AND/OR PENETRATION.
The risk
WELDS COULD FAIL, RESULTING IN REAR AXLE SEPARATING FROMTHE SUSPENSION.
What to do
REMOVE EXISTING WELDS AND REWELD BY A CERTIFIED WELDER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: AXLE SUPPORT BRACKET WELDS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGH COE AND LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TANDEMDRIVE HENDRICKSON SUSPENSIONS AND EATON 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.