2005 HAWKEYE TRACTOR Recall

Campaign:

08V333000 on 07/22/2008

Component:

Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

Manufactured:

05/31/2005 - 01/30/2007

Affected:

89

Defect:

Hawkeye truck equipment (hte) is recalling certain dump trucks and tractors fitted with an auxiliary lift axle, models sl-1190 or sl-890, manufactured by watson and chalin. the lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspensions ability to lift the axle when it's not needed.

Consequence:

A vehicle crash could occur.

Correction:

Hte will provide owners with repair kits along with repair instructions or will replace the lower arms for the customer free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners can contact hte at 1-800-622-8223.

Notes:

Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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