NHTSA recall 85E026000 · Equipment
Suspension › Multiple axle
The defect
The tandem axle suspension systems have bottom coil spring boxes that may have improper welds, or bolts that may be of an inappropriate grade, or bolts that may have been improperly torqued at time of installation. consequence of defect: under ordinary use, the bottom coil spring box or bolts may fail, which may cause loss of a coil spring from motorhome. The loss of the coil springs could go unnoticed, posing no danger to the occupants of the motorhome. however, the loose springs may be a hazard to other motorists.
The remedy
Replacing coil spring boxes or bolts and installing a safety strap on two coil springs.