NHTSA recall 07E057000 · Equipment
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Reported Aug 10, 2007991 vehicles affectedWATSON & CHALIN MANUFACTURING, INC.Built May 10, 2005 – Jan 31, 2006
The defect
Certain watson & chalin manufacturing alumilite auxiliary lift axles, models sl-1190 and sl-0890, manufactured from may 10, 2005, to january 31, 2006, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for use on certain trucks and trailers. the lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspensions ability to lift the axle when it's not needed.
The risk
A vehicle crash could occur.
The remedy
Watson & chalin will notify owners and provide repair kits along with repair instructions. the recall began on september 20, 2007. owners can contact watson & chalin manufacturing at 1-800-445-0736.