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