NHTSA Recall 95V249008
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V249008; Date: May. 24, 1996
This crack can reduce the effective service life of the spindle and cause the spindle to fracture during normal vehicle operation increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Wabash VAN
Component: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured by: Wabash National Corp.
Affected Units:: 8
Recall Summary:
These axles consist of a steel tubular center section and forged steel spindles that are welded to each end of the tube. Either spindle can contain a circumferential crack through a portion of its cross section.
How to Fix:
Eaton will use portable ultrasonic testing equipment to inspect each suspect trailer axle. Trailer axles containing defective spindles will be replaced with equivalent axles.
Recall Notes:
System: suspension; I-beam; front spindle. Vehicle description: tandem axle vans equipped with eaton axles, models est225j, est230j, or esr230j. (see eaton campaign no. 95e-039). Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact eaton at 1-616-342-3239. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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