Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 78V-127 · 1970–1977 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance

REDWOOD RELIANCE COMPANY recall 78V-127 covers 379 1970–1977 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3791 model

ReportedJun 6, 1978Owners notified May 16, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V127000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE AXLE BEAM USED IN THE STEERING AXLE COULD CRACK AT THE ENDS OF THE DRAWBAR MOUNTING SUPPORTS.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THIS DEFECT BY REINFORCING THE LOWER AXLE BEAM AT THE DRAWBAR SUPPORT BRACKET, FREE OF CHARGE, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSFER TRAILERS.SYSTEM: STEERING; AXLE BEAM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE AXLE BEAMS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Built from January 1, 1970 to February 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.