1980 PRESVAC D21 TRAILER AXLE Recall

Campaign:

83V051000 on 05/24/1983

Component:

Suspension:multiple axle

Manufactured:

08/31/1980 - 10/31/1981

Affected:

87

Defect:

Spindle radius is subject to cracking under a load greater than or equal to the rated capacity of 22,500 lbs. if a large enough crack develops, the spindle could collapse and the wheel assembly could break away from the axle.

Correction:

Upon inspection axles will either be replaced or certified as safe. if trailer is grossly overloaded, replacement axles will be supplied but labor charges will be paid by vehicle owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: semi-trailer tank transports; tandem axle.system: suspension; trailer axle.consequences of defect: loss of the wheel assembly could cause sudden loss ofvehicle control, possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury.

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