Chalmers Suspensious Intl | NHTSA Recall #87E038000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87E038000 by Chalmers Suspensious Intl. Includes 105 affected units, SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR:TORQUE ARM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The torque rods may not have sufficient penetration at the dog leg welds.

Corrective Action

A change in manufactuing processes will eliminate the weld on the dog leg tube. the tube will be manufactured by forming a continuous section.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87E038000

Manufacturer: Chalmers Suspensious Intl

Report Received Date: 1987-12-14T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:tandem axle:rear:torque arm

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 105

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The torque rods may not have sufficient penetration at the dog leg welds.

Consequence Summary: If the weld fails it will allow the rear axle to moveout of position resulting in vehicle instability and loss of control. Anytimedirectional control is lost without prior warning, there is a potential forvehicle crash.

Corrective Action: A change in manufactuing processes will eliminate the weld on the dog leg tube. the tube will be manufactured by forming a continuous section.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ts9e_qh6a-f3zn

NHTSA ID: 87E038000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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