Recall 95V249008 — STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Defect in 1996-1996 WABASH VAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 8 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 95V249008 |
| Manufacturer | WABASH NATIONAL CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 8 |
| 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 02V295000 | 1991 WABASH ROADRAILER | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 6,233 | |
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| 00V093000 | 2000 WABASH TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 51 | |
| 00V102002 | 1999 WABASH TRAILER | SUSPENSION | 84 |