SuspensionRecall 04V-033 · Harley Murray vehicles

HARLEY MURRAY INC. recall 04V-033 covers 90 Harley Murray vehicles for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected906 models

ReportedJan 26, 2004Owners notified Jan 28, 2004

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN 16-TIRE LOWBED TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH CAST AXLE HANGERS, A CRACK COULD DEVELOP IF THE LOADED TRAILERS STRUCK OBSTACLES OR ROAD HAZARDS WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE.

The risk

THE AXLE HANGER COULD BREAK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL WELD OR REPLACE THE AXLE HANGER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2004. 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 HARLEY MURRAY AT 209-466-0266.

HARLEY MURRAY RECALL NO. AC-1.CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

6 models

Vehicles in this recall

Harley Murray Loadmaster2002, 2003

Harley Murray Loadmaster Jeep2002, 2003

Harley Murray M20002002, 2003

Harley Murray Magnum Jeep2002, 2003

Harley Murray Professional2002, 2003

Harley Murray Suspension2002, 2003

Built from March 1, 2002 to January 30, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.