1983 Weld-It Tank Trailers
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1983 Weld-It Tank Trailers. Newest first.
Weld cracks and axle fractures could occur due to incompatibility of neway RC 122 suspension and rockwell axles.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicle handling will be impaired.
Remedy
Install new axles and spring suspensions.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Failure
Summary of information from manufacturer:rockwell reported that models tn& tq trailer axles were not compatible with neway rc-122 suspension.loadsimposed upon those axles by the suspension were too great for successfuloperation during the life of the trailer.six final stage manufacturersutilizing the above combination…
Summary of information from manufacturer:rockwell reported that models tn& tq trailer axles were not compatible with neway rc-122 suspension.loadsimposed upon those axles by the suspension were too great for successfuloperation during the life of the trailer.six final stage manufacturersutilizing the above combination conducted safety recalls.fruehauf alsoconducted a safety recall for similar reasons.eaton corporation nowstates that they are also concerned about this problem and will submit awarning letter on this subject in the near future.analysis:seven of the known manufacturers have conducted appropriatesafety recalls.two additional manufacturers are in communication with theoffice of chief counsel.three other manufacturers involved may be out ofbusiness.proposed action:upgrade to an ea.evaluate eaton's forthcoming letter.===
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