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Universal, Superior Equipment recall
Recalled May 17, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96E012000 · Universal
Hazard
A BREAK IN ONE OF THE TWO PARALLEL "U" BOLTS WILL CAUSE EXCESS VIBRATION AND COULD ALSO CAUSE THE AXLE TO SHIFT. IF BOTH "U" BOLTS BREAK ON ONE SIDE, THE AXLE WILL SHIFT CAUSING THE TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SHIFT OUT OF POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
SUPERIOR WILL REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE LIFT/LOWERING KITS.
Units
22,000 units
Description
CERTAIN SQUARE-SHAPED "U" BOLTS USED WITH THESE LIFT/LOWERING KITS AND LIFT/LOWERING BLOCKS CAN BREAK DURING INSTALLATION WHEN TORQUED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
What to do
SUPERIOR WILL REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE LIFT/LOWERING KITS.
Product
Universal 13-1141 · Universal 13-1211 · Universal 13-1311
Manufacturer(s)
UNIVERSAL COOP., INC. · SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →