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Carraro Suspension recall
Recalled February 13, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97E004000 · Carraro
Hazard
FAILURE OF THE WELD CAN CAUSE THE AXLE TO PUSH THE WHEEL FROM ITS MOUNTING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE AXLES WITH REPLACEMENT AXLES.
Units
182 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AXLES USED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR MARMON-HERRINGTON ALL WHEEL DRIVE CONVERSION KITS. ALSO USED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN ELDORADO NATIONAL BUSES. AN INCORRECT WELDING MATERIAL WAS USED TO JOIN THE AXLE TUBE TO THE AXLE YOKE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE AXLES WITH REPLACEMENT AXLES.
Product
Carraro 607
Manufacturer(s)
CARRARO NORTH AMERICA
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →