Western Recall 87V028000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 87V028000 · announced March 9, 1987 · filed by Western Truck & Trailer · 10 units affected

The problem

WELD CRACKS AND AXLE FRACTURES COULD OCCUR DUE TO INCOMPATIBILITY OF NEWAY RC 122 SUSPENSION AND ROCKWELL AXLES.

The risk

CRACKS COULD LEAD TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF AXLE BEAM;VEHICLE HANDLING WOULD BE IMPAIRED.

What to do

REPLACE ROCKWELL AXLES WITH AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERICAL HIGHWAY TANK TRAILERS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1967 Western Tank Trailers
• 1971 Western Tank Trailers
• 1978 Western Tank Trailers
• 1980 Western Tank Trailers

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