Recall 87V028000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 1967-1980 WESTERN TANK TRAILERS
RECALL This recall affects up to 10 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 87V028000 |
| Manufacturer | WESTERN TRUCK & TRAILER |
| Vehicles Affected | 10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
WELD CRACKS AND AXLE FRACTURES COULD OCCUR DUE TO INCOMPATIBILITY OF NEWAY RC 122 SUSPENSION AND ROCKWELL AXLES.
Safety Consequence
CRACKS COULD LEAD TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF AXLE BEAM;VEHICLE HANDLING WOULD BE IMPAIRED.
Remedy
REPLACE ROCKWELL AXLES WITH AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE.
Related Recalls for WESTERN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V121000 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 6,188 | |
| 05V435000 | 2006 WESTERN ALPENLITE | WHEELS:RIM | 44 | |
| 05V250000 | 2005 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 89 | |
| 02V243000 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 254 | |
| 04V372000 | 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 78 | |
| 00V273002 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 121 | |
| 95V210000 | 1995 WESTERN DREAMER | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 127 | |
| 92V151000 | 1989 WESTERN TRAVELLITE | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 112 | |
| 90E041000 | 1991 WESTERN ALPINE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 309 | |
| 89V017000 | 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | 1,134 |