Recall
Cottrell Cottrell — 85V096000
NHTSA ID
85V096000
Make
Cottrell
Model
Cottrell
Years Affected
1984
Recall Date
1985-07-16
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
268
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
TAG AXLE SADDLES ARE SUBJECT TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE AXLES AT THE WELDS DUE TO CONCENTRATED STRESS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRUCK.
Remedy
REINFORCE THE AXLE SADDLE AREA.