Recall 05V447000 — SUSPENSION Defect in 2003-2005 HAULMARK MOTOR COACH
RECALL This recall affects up to 147 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V447000 |
| Manufacturer | HAULMARK INDUSTRIES INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 147 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, THE REAR SPRING HANGER BRACKETS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH HAULMARK'S SPECIFICATIONS DURING THE MODIFICATION PROCESS. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPRING HANGER FASTENERS TO LOSE TORQUE AND FAIL.
Safety Consequence
SHOULD THE SPRING HANGER FASTENERS FAIL, THE AXLE MAY DISCONNECT FROM THE FRAME, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND, POTENTIALLY, A CRASH.
Remedy
AN AUTHORIZED FREIGHTLINER DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPRING HANGER FASTENERS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HAULMARK AT 866-760-8195 TO LOCATE THE CLOSEST FREIGHTLINER DEALER TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTED.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 12V219000 | 2012 HAULMARK LIVESTOCK | EQUIPMENT | 2 | |
| 11V269000 | 2007 HAULMARK MOTOR COACH | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 668 | |
| 09V182000 | 2008 HAULMARK TRAILER | STRUCTURE | 2,227 | |
| 05V286000 | 2005 HAULMARK TRAILER | TRAILER HITCHES | 1,003 | |
| 00V334000 | 1997 HAULMARK TRAILER | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 84 | |
| 92V032000 | 1992 HAULMARK TRAILER | SUSPENSION | 227 | |
| 06V281000 | 2006 HAULMARK TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |