NHTSA Recall 87V019000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V019000; Date: Feb. 19, 1987
Welds could fail, resulting in rear axle separating fromthe suspension.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Freightliner Freightliner; 1987 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 83
Recall Summary:
Welds joining the axle support bracket to the rear drive axle may be defective due to insufficient coverage and/or penetration.
How to Fix:
Remove existing welds and reweld by a certified welder.
Recall Notes:
System: axle support bracket welds. Vehicle description: high coe and long conventional trucks equipped with tandemdrive hendrickson suspensions and eaton axles.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 4, 1987
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