Safety Recall NHTSA · 20E055000 Reported August 18, 2020

Lower rear pivot cap screws may be too short

Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, Inc. · Suspension · 3,470 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20E055000
Manufacturer Campaign
W&C2020-01
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
3,470
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 18, 2020
Completion Rate
80.92

Defect Summary

Watson & chalin manufacturing, inc. (w & c) is recalling certain sl2065 steerable lift axle suspension systems with a 20,000lb capacity. the lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.

Safety Consequence

The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

Corrective Action

W & c will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket equipment installers that purchased the suspensions. the suspensions will replace the lower rear pivot fasteners replaced, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began september 22, 2020. owners may contact w & c customer service at 1-972-838-1266. w & c's number for this recall is w&c2020-01.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20E055000 or campaign W&C2020-01.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20E055000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20E055000?

NHTSA recall 20E055000 was issued by Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, Inc. on August 18, 2020. It addresses: Lower rear pivot cap screws may be too short. The recall affects approximately 3,470 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20E055000 or the manufacturer campaign number W&C2020-01. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.