Recall 91E036000: Suspension, Multiple Axle

NHTSA recall 91E036000 · announced September 18, 1991 · Mor Ryde · 51 units affected

The problem

THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT TAG HANGER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP A METAL FATIGUE PROBLEM WHERE THE JOURNAL TUBE IS WELDED TO THE FRAME MOUNTING PLATE. CRACKS THROUGH THE FRAME MOUNTING PLATE MAY BEGIN AROUND THE JOURNAL TUBE AND PROPAGATE UP THE SUPPORTING GUSSET.

The risk

WHEN THE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE, THE JOURNAL TUBE ANDSUPPORTING GUSSET CAN PULL THROUGH THE FRAME MOUNTING PLATE, ALLOWING THETAG AXLE TO ROLL OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE.

What to do

REPLACE THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT TAG HANGER ASSEMBLY WITH A REDESIGNED ASSEMBLY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TAG AXLE ASSEMBLY.

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