NHTSA Recall 96V124006
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V124006; Date: Sep. 10, 1996
Vehicles 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. Affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Maxim Truck
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Maxim Truck Company, Inc.
Affected Units:: 50
Recall Summary:
The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. These shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld.
How to Fix:
Owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok. Dealers will inspect and replace all suspension suspension beams with suspension beams containing appropriate shafts.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok and began July 18, 1996. 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 neway at 1-800-237-8932. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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