Superior Industries Intl | NHTSA Recall #96E012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96E012000 by Superior Industries Intl. Includes 22,000 affected units, EQUIPMENT:LIFT:WHEEL/TOWING APPARATUS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Superior will replace all defective lift/lowering kits.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96E012000

Manufacturer: Superior Industries Intl

Report Received Date: 1996-05-17T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:lift:wheel/towing apparatus

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 22,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Superior will replace all defective lift/lowering kits.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3isv-whpt~vi6x

NHTSA ID: 96E012000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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