FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1987: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V019000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-03-04 | 1987-02-19 | 1987-03-02 |
Production Dates: 1986-03-01 - 1987-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 83
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
WELDS JOINING THE AXLE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR DRIVE AXLE MAY BE DEFECTIVE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT COVERAGE AND/OR PENETRATION.
WELDS COULD FAIL, RESULTING IN REAR AXLE SEPARATING FROMTHE SUSPENSION.
REMOVE EXISTING WELDS AND REWELD BY A CERTIFIED WELDER.
SYSTEM: AXLE SUPPORT BRACKET WELDS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGH COE AND LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TANDEMDRIVE HENDRICKSON SUSPENSIONS AND EATON AXLES.
