Pullman, Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #79V217000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V217000 by Pullman, Incorporated. Includes 1,088 affected units, SUSPENSION:AXLE UNKNOWN:NON-POWER:SPRING ASSEMBLY, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The bottom plates, which are located at the bottom part of the trailer axle, may fracture during severe operation of the involved semi-trailers. Fracture of one or more of these bottom plates on a single axle could allow the trailer"s axle to move in an either vertical or horizontal direction opposite to the direction of the tractor trailer combination. This condition would not allow for proper directional control of the tractor-trailer combination.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace all bottom plates on the involved vehicles at no charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V217000

Manufacturer: Pullman, Incorporated

Report Received Date: 1979-09-21T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:axle unknown:non-power:spring assembly

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 1,088

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The bottom plates, which are located at the bottom part of the trailer axle, may fracture during severe operation of the involved semi-trailers. Fracture of one or more of these bottom plates on a single axle could allow the trailer"s axle to move in an either vertical or horizontal direction opposite to the direction of the tractor trailer combination. This condition would not allow for proper directional control of the tractor-trailer combination.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will replace all bottom plates on the involved vehicles at no charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 79V217000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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