Recall 89E013000: Suspension, Rear, Springs

NHTSA recall 89E013000 · announced May 17, 1989 · Rockwell · 1,375 units affected

The problem

INCORRECTLY WELDED SUSPENSION BRACKETS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HOLDING BRACKET WELD.

The risk

A FAILURE OF THE AXLE/BRACKET WELD MAY PERMIT THE AXLETO MOVE FROM ITS INTENDED POSITION ON THE VEHICLE AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL.THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

INSPECT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE AXLES WHICH CONTAIN THE DEFECT. ALSO, AS A PRECAUTION FOR SAFE OPERATION, A TEMPORARY CONTAINMENT DEVICE WHICH WILL MAINTAIN SAFE VEHICLE CONTROL IN THE EVENT THAT AN AXLE BRACKET WELD FAILS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION BRACKETS.VEHICLE CATAGORY: INTRA CITY COACHES.

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