Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axleRecall 00V-269 · Foster vehicles

B. FOSTER & COMPANY, INC. recall 00V-269 covers 422 Foster vehicles for a leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle problem, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 2000.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4222 models

ReportedSep 13, 2000Owners notified Sep 28, 2000

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 00V269000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EQUIPMENT AND HYDRAULIC TRAILERS. U-BOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE LEAF SPRINGS TO THE AXLE BEAM WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE AXLE TO MISALIGN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

FOSTER WILL INSTRUCT OWNER TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTED AND ADJUSTMENT WILL BE COMPLETED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2000.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 FOSTER AT 1-717-765-9696. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Foster Equipment Trailer2000

Foster Hydraulic Trailer2000

Built from January 1, 2000 to August 15, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.