Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 87V019000
NHTSA ID
87V019000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1987-02-19
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Units Affected
83
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
WELDS JOINING THE AXLE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR DRIVE AXLE MAY BE DEFECTIVE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT COVERAGE AND/OR PENETRATION.
Consequence
WELDS COULD FAIL, RESULTING IN REAR AXLE SEPARATING FROMTHE SUSPENSION.
Remedy
REMOVE EXISTING WELDS AND REWELD BY A CERTIFIED WELDER.