Suspension: multiple axleRecall 83V-051 · 1980–1981 Presvac D21 Trailer Axle
PRESVAC SYS (BURL) LTD. recall 83V-051 covers 87 1980–1981 Presvac D21 Trailer Axle for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V051000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
SPINDLE RADIUS IS SUBJECT TO CRACKING UNDER A LOAD GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO THE RATED CAPACITY OF 22,500 LBS. IF A LARGE ENOUGH CRACK DEVELOPS, THE SPINDLE COULD COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD BREAK AWAY FROM THE AXLE.
The fix
UPON INSPECTION AXLES WILL EITHER BE REPLACED OR CERTIFIED AS SAFE. IF TRAILER IS GROSSLY OVERLOADED, REPLACEMENT AXLES WILL BE SUPPLIED BUT LABOR CHARGES WILL BE PAID BY VEHICLE OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMI-TRAILER TANK TRANSPORTS; TANDEM AXLE.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; TRAILER AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE SUDDEN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1980 to November 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.