Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 87V-028 · 1967–1980 Western Tank Trailers
WESTERN TRUCK & TRAILER recall 87V-028 covers 10 1967–1980 Western Tank Trailers for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V028000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
WELD CRACKS AND AXLE FRACTURES COULD OCCUR DUE TO INCOMPATIBILITY OF NEWAY RC 122 SUSPENSION AND ROCKWELL AXLES.
The risk
CRACKS COULD LEAD TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF AXLE BEAM;VEHICLE HANDLING WOULD BE IMPAIRED.
The fix
REPLACE ROCKWELL AXLES WITH AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERICAL HIGHWAY TANK TRAILERS.
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 January 1, 1967 to January 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- FAILURENHTSA