NHTSA recall 88E003000 · Equipment
Suspension › Multiple axle › Torque arm
Reported Jan 23, 1988130 vehicles affectedCHALMERS SUSPENSIOUS INTLBuilt Jan 1, 1985 – Jul 1, 1987
The defect
The torque rods may have insufficient weld penteration.
The risk
If the weld fails it will allow the rear axles to moveout of position resulting in vehicle instability and loss of control.
The remedy
A new complete upper torque rod system of new type with 4 rods per suspension will be installed to replace the present system.