Recall 96E011000: Suspension, Front, Springs, Air Suspension System

NHTSA recall 96E011000 · announced April 22, 1996 · Neway · 150 units affected

The problem

THE EQUALIZING BEAM SHAFT FRACTURES INSIDE THE BEAM AT THE TOE OF THE WELD.

The risk

TRUCK TYPE VEHICLES WITH A 14.38 INCH RIDE HEIGHT WITHOUT FRAME MOUNTED AXLE STOPS ARE SUBJECT TO VEHICLE TILT AND POSSIBLE ROLLOVER IN THE EVENT THAT BOTH EQUALIZING BEAMS, ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, EXPERIENCE A SIMULTANEOUS SHAFT FAILURE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT SUSPENSION BEAMS WITH SUSPENSION BEAMS CONTAINING APPROPRIATE SHAFTS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; TANDEM.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TANDEM AXLE AIR SUSPENSION FOR CLASS 8 CEMENT MIXERS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITH IN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT NEWAY AT 1-800-237-8932. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY 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.