9999 WATSON & CHALIN SL-0890 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

07E057000 on 08/14/2007

Component:

Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

Manufactured:

05/09/2005 - 01/30/2006

Affected:

991

Defect:

Certain watson & chalin manufacturing alumilite auxiliary lift axles, models sl-1190 and sl-0890, manufactured from may 10, 2005, to january 31, 2006, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for use on certain trucks and trailers. 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:

Watson & chalin will notify owners and provide repair kits along with repair instructions. the recall began on september 20, 2007. owners can contact watson & chalin manufacturing at 1-800-445-0736.

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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Campaign:

07E072000 on 09/06/2007

Component:

Suspension

Affected:

301

Defect:

Certain tbei ox and j-craft dump bodies equipped with watson and chalin sl-1190 and sl-0890 steerable suspensions. these dump bodies are manufactured to be integrated into the frame of various heavy duty trucks. the lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspension's ability to lift the axle when it's not needed.

Consequence:

Should the suspension's lower cast arms fail, a vehicle crash could occur.

Correction:

Tbei will notify owners and the lower aluminum trailer arm will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on december 13, 2007. owners can contact tbei at 952-941-0752.

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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