Recall 94E038000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 94E038000 · announced December 9, 1994 · Ekley · 130 units affected

The problem

INCONSISTENT WELDING TECHNIQUE CAN CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE WELD TO CRACK, CAUSING MISALIGNMENT OF THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY OR POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE SPINDLE AND WHEEL.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

What to do

AXLES WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEWLY MANUFACTURED AXLE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: UNIVERSAL TRAILER AXLE SYSTEM.NOTE: IF THE AXLE IS NOT REPLACED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE,PLEASE CONTACT EKLEY AT 1-616-361-7844 COLLECT. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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