Western 1967–1980 Suspension recall
Recalled March 9, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V028000 · Western
Hazard
CRACKS COULD LEAD TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF AXLE BEAM;VEHICLE HANDLING WOULD BE IMPAIRED.
Remedy
REPLACE ROCKWELL AXLES WITH AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE.
Units
10 units
Description
WELD CRACKS AND AXLE FRACTURES COULD OCCUR DUE TO INCOMPATIBILITY OF NEWAY RC 122 SUSPENSION AND ROCKWELL AXLES.
What to do
REPLACE ROCKWELL AXLES WITH AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE.
Product
Western TANK TRAILERS
Manufacturer(s)
WESTERN PRODUCTS
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →