Western Tank Trailers Recall 87V028: Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 87V028, reported March 9, 1987, 10 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V028WESTERN TRUCK & TRAILER

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Problem: WELD CRACKS AND AXLE FRACTURES COULD OCCUR DUE TO INCOMPATIBILITY OF NEWAY RC 122 SUSPENSION AND ROCKWELL AXLES.
Risk: CRACKS COULD LEAD TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF AXLE BEAM;VEHICLE HANDLING WOULD BE IMPAIRED.
Remedy: REPLACE ROCKWELL AXLES WITH AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE.
Notes: SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERICAL HIGHWAY TANK TRAILERS.

Western Tank Trailers	1980