Suspension: multiple axleRecall 83V-128 · 1983 Presvac Presvac
PRESVAC SYS (BURL) LTD. recall 83V-128 covers 5 1983 Presvac Presvac for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on December 5, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V128000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE WELD AREA OF THE AXLE MOUNTING BRACKETS AND PROGRESS TO THE AXLE TUBE. CRACKS CAN LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE AXLE.
The fix
THE AXLE AND ITS MOUNTING WILL BE INSPECTED BY AXLE MAUNFACTURER FOR POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMI-TRAILERS WITH TANK TRANSPORTS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE AND AXLE MOUNTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF COMPLETE AXLE FAILURE OF THE AXLE TUBE,THE AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT MAYRESULT.NOTE: OWNERS ARE CAUTIONED TO AVOID OVERLOADING VEHICLE BEYOND THE AXLE RATINGOF 22,500 LBS., AND DRIVING ON ROUGH TERRAIN UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED.
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 April 1, 1983 to July 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.