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Neway Suspension recall
Recalled April 22, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96E011000 · Neway
Hazard
TRUCK TYPE VEHICLES WITH A 14.38 INCH RIDE HEIGHT WITHOUT FRAME MOUNTED AXLE STOPS ARE SUBJECT TO VEHICLE TILT AND POSSIBLE ROLLOVER IN THE EVENT THAT BOTH EQUALIZING BEAMS, ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, EXPERIENCE A SIMULTANEOUS SHAFT FAILURE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT SUSPENSION BEAMS WITH SUSPENSION BEAMS CONTAINING APPROPRIATE SHAFTS.
Units
150 units
Description
THE EQUALIZING BEAM SHAFT FRACTURES INSIDE THE BEAM AT THE TOE OF THE WELD.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT SUSPENSION BEAMS WITH SUSPENSION BEAMS CONTAINING APPROPRIATE SHAFTS.
Product
Neway AD2461438
Manufacturer(s)
NEW WAY MFG. CO. OF AMER.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →