NHTSA Recall 87V028000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V028000; Date: Mar. 9, 1987
Cracks could lead to complete failure of axle beam;vehicle handling would be impaired.
Recalled Vehicles:
1967 Western Tank Trailers; 1971 Western Tank Trailers; 1978 Western Tank Trailers; 1980 Western Tank Trailers
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Western Truck & Trailer
Affected Units:: 10
Recall Summary:
Weld cracks and axle fractures could occur due to incompatibility of neway rc 122 suspension and rockwell axles.
How to Fix:
Replace rockwell axles with an approved alternative.
Recall Notes:
System: suspension/axle. Vehicle description: commerical highway tank trailers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 15, 1987
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