NHTSA recall 08V403000
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
K-Tec International
Reported Aug 13, 200822 vehicles affectedKAFFENBARGER TRUCK EQUIPMENT COMPANYBuilt May 10, 2005 – Jan 31, 2008
The defect
Kaffenbarger IS recalling 22 my 2006-2008 international class 8 trucks equipped with auxiliary axles supplied by watson & chalin. 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
Kaffenbarger IS working with watson & chalin to provide repair kits along with repair instructions. owners can contact watson & chalin manufacturing at 1-800-445-0736 or kaffenbarger at 1-937-845-3804.