Recall 88E003000: Suspension, Multiple Axle, Torque Arm

NHTSA recall 88E003000 · announced January 23, 1988 · Chalmers · 130 units affected

The problem

THE TORQUE RODS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT WELD PENTERATION.

The risk

IF THE WELD FAILS IT WILL ALLOW THE REAR AXLES TO MOVEOUT OF POSITION RESULTING IN VEHICLE INSTABILITY AND LOSS OF CONTROL.

What to do

A NEW COMPLETE UPPER TORQUE ROD SYSTEM OF NEW TYPE WITH 4 RODS PER SUSPENSION WILL BE INSTALLED TO REPLACE THE PRESENT SYSTEM.

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.