Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 87V-038 · 1985–1986 West-Mark West Mark
WEST MARK recall 87V-038 covers 25 1985–1986 West-Mark West Mark for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V038000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
What's wrong
The problem
WELD CRACKS AND AXLE FRACTURES 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 SPRING SUSPENSIONS.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRAILERS.
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 January 1, 1985 to January 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
Background
The investigation behind this recall
- FAILURENHTSA