COTTRELL UNSPECIFIED 1984: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V096000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| COTTRELL | UNSPECIFIED | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-07-16 | 1985-07-16 | 1985-08-01 |
Production Dates: 1984-09-01 - 1985-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Cottrell, Inc.
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 268
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Summary
TAG AXLE SADDLES ARE SUBJECT TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE AXLES AT THE WELDS DUE TO CONCENTRATED STRESS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRUCK.
Remedy
REINFORCE THE AXLE SADDLE AREA.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CS 11 TRUCKS. SYSTEM: TAG AXLE ASSEMBLIES.
