SUPERIOR 13-1311 9999: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96E012000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUPERIOR | 13-1311 | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-05-22 | 1996-05-17 | 1996-05-21 |
Production Dates: 1995-09-01 - 1996-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN SQUARE-SHAPED "U" BOLTS USED WITH THESE LIFT/LOWERING KITS AND LIFT/LOWERING BLOCKS CAN BREAK DURING INSTALLATION WHEN TORQUED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
A BREAK IN ONE OF THE TWO PARALLEL "U" BOLTS WILL CAUSE EXCESS VIBRATION AND COULD ALSO CAUSE THE AXLE TO SHIFT. IF BOTH "U" BOLTS BREAK ON ONE SIDE, THE AXLE WILL SHIFT CAUSING THE TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SHIFT OUT OF POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
SUPERIOR WILL REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE LIFT/LOWERING KITS.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; LIFT. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: LIFT/LOWERING KITS USED ON DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND TOYOTA 4WD PICKUP TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 22, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE KIT FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT SUPERIOR AT 1-818-781-4973. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
