Recall 95V249005 — STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Defect in 1995-1995 MONON CONVERTER DOLLY
RECALL This recall affects up to 300 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 95V249005 |
| Manufacturer | MONON CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 300 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THESE AXLES CONSIST OF A STEEL TUBULAR CENTER SECTION AND FORGED STEEL SPINDLES THAT ARE WELDED TO EACH END OF THE TUBE. EITHER SPINDLE CAN CONTAIN A CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACK THROUGH A PORTION OF ITS CROSS SECTION.
Safety Consequence
THIS CRACK CAN REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE SERVICE LIFE OF THE SPINDLE AND CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
EATON WILL USE PORTABLE ULTRASONIC TESTING EQUIPMENT TO INSPECT EACH SUSPECT TRAILER AXLE. TRAILER AXLES CONTAINING DEFECTIVE SPINDLES WILL BE REPLACED WITH EQUIVALENT AXLES.
Related Recalls for MONON
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99V233000 | 1998 MONON TRAILER | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 11,565 | |
| 97V101000 | 1997 MONON CONVERTER DOLLY | PARKING BRAKE | 39 | |
| 96V163000 | 1997 MONON TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 12 | |
| 95V076000 | 1994 MONON MONON | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3,109 | |
| 95V010000 | 1994 MONON TRAILER | TRAILER HITCHES | 304 | |
| 93V158000 | 1992 MONON MONON | TRAILER HITCHES | 750 | |
| 87V120000 | 1987 MONON MONON | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 900 | |
| 80V079000 | 1978 MONON MONON | PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 9,970 | |
| 02V195000 | 1999 MONON TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 126 | |
| 73V069000 | 1968 MONON MONON | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER | 49 |