Leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracketRecall 87V-023 · 1985–1986 Clement Clement
CLEMENT INDUSTRIES recall 87V-023 covers 34 1985–1986 Clement Clement for a leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket problem, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V023000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
What's wrong
The problem
WELDCRACKS AND AXLE FAILURE COULD OCCUR DUE TO INCOMPATIBILITY OF NEWAY RC 122 SUSPENSION AND ROCKWELL AXLES.
The risk
VEHICLE HANDLING WILL BE IMPAIRED.
What to do
The fix
INSTALL NEW AXLES AND/OR SPRING SUSPENSION.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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
Built from August 1, 1984 to July 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
Background
The investigation behind this recall
- FAILURENHTSA