NHTSA recall 89E013000 · Equipment
Suspension › Rear › Springs
Reported May 17, 19891,375 vehicles affectedROCKWELL INTERNATIONALBuilt Mar 1, 1987 – Mar 1, 1989
The defect
Incorrectly welded suspension brackets to the axle housing may cause premature failure of the holding bracket weld.
The risk
A failure of the axle/bracket weld may permit the axleto move from its intended position on the vehicle affecting vehicle control.this could result in an accident.
The remedy
Inspect and repair or replace axles which contain the defect. Also, as a precaution for safe operation, a temporary containment device which will maintain safe vehicle control in the event that an axle bracket weld fails.