Hilbilt Mfg. Co. | NHTSA Recall #08V422000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V422000 by Hilbilt Mfg. Co.. Includes 6 affected units, AXLE & SUSPENSION SYSTEMS/WATSON & CHALIN, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hilbilt is recalling 6 my 2005-2006 mack, my 2005 kenworth and peterbilt trucks equipped with a watson & chalin auxiliary axle. the lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspension's ability to lift the axle when it is not needed.

Corrective Action

Hilbilt is working with watson & chalin to provide owners with repair kits along with repair instructions to the vehicle owners (please see 07e057). owners may contact watson & chalin at 1-800-445-0736 or hilbilt at 1-501-794-2500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V422000
Manufacturer: Hilbilt Mfg. Co.
Report Received Date: 2008-08-21T00:00:00
Subject: Axle & suspension systems/watson & chalin
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Hilbilt is recalling 6 my 2005-2006 mack, my 2005 kenworth and peterbilt trucks equipped with a watson & chalin auxiliary axle. the lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspension's ability to lift the axle when it is not needed.
Consequence Summary: Warnings of a situation where one side of the unit does not lift as much as the other side, a vertical vibration or erratic behavior of the suspension could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Hilbilt is working with watson & chalin to provide owners with repair kits along with repair instructions to the vehicle owners (please see 07e057). owners may contact watson & chalin at 1-800-445-0736 or hilbilt at 1-501-794-2500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-e9m2-qeux.jdha
NHTSA ID: 08V422000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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