REDWOOD RELIANCE UNSPECIFIED 1972: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V127000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| REDWOOD RELIANCE | UNSPECIFIED | 1972 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-05-16 | 1978-06-06 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1970-01-01 - 1977-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: REDWOOD RELIANCE COMPANY
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 379
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE AXLE BEAM USED IN THE STEERING AXLE COULD CRACK AT THE ENDS OF THE DRAWBAR MOUNTING SUPPORTS.
THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THIS DEFECT BY REINFORCING THE LOWER AXLE BEAM AT THE DRAWBAR SUPPORT BRACKET, FREE OF CHARGE, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSFER TRAILERS.SYSTEM: STEERING; AXLE BEAM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE AXLE BEAMS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
