Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Reported Feb 8, 1982338 vehicles affectedDANA CORPORATIONBuilt May 1, 1980 – Jul 1, 1981

The defect

Trailer axle spindles may fracture when subjected to loads exceeding the maximum load recommended.

The remedy

The dealer will replace existing axles with new modified axles without charge to owner.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Notes

Vehicle category: trailers with 22,500 lb. Gawr.consequences of defect: spindle failure could occur without prior warning,possibly resulting in the loss of the trailer wheels, loss of vehicle controland an accident.

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