AUTOCAR UNSPECIFIED 1985: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V138000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | UNSPECIFIED | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-09-11 | 1987-09-04 | 1987-09-09 |
Production Dates: 1984-10-01 - 1987-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 45
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE TANDEM SUSPENSION CURVED TORQUE RODS MAY FAIL AT A POINT WHERE THE TWO PIECE CENTER TUBE IS WELDED TOGETHER.
Consequence
A BROKEN TORQUE ROD WOULD AFFECT THE HANDLING AND THESTABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO PRECLUDE ROD SEPARATION AT THE WELD POINT.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSIONVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
