| Make : WABASH | Model : VAN | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19951001 - 19960101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V249008 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19960524 | Date Added to Database: 19960604 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WABASH NATIONAL CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THESE AXLES CONSIST OF A STEEL TUBULAR CENTER SECTION AND FORGED STEEL SPINDLES THAT ARE WELDED TO EACH END OF THE TUBE. EITHER SPINDLE CAN CONTAIN A CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACK THROUGH A PORTION OF ITS CROSS SECTION. |
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Consequence:
THIS CRACK CAN REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE SERVICE LIFE OF THE SPINDLE AND CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
EATON WILL USE PORTABLE ULTRASONIC TESTING EQUIPMENT TO INSPECT EACH SUSPECT TRAILER AXLE. TRAILER AXLES CONTAINING DEFECTIVE SPINDLES WILL BE REPLACED WITH EQUIVALENT AXLES. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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