Recall
Autocar Autocar — 87V138000
NHTSA ID
87V138000
Make
Autocar
Model
Autocar
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1987-09-04
Component
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
Units Affected
45
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE TANDEM SUSPENSION CURVED TORQUE RODS MAY FAIL AT A POINT WHERE THE TWO PIECE CENTER TUBE IS WELDED TOGETHER.
Consequence
A BROKEN TORQUE ROD WOULD AFFECT THE HANDLING AND THESTABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO PRECLUDE ROD SEPARATION AT THE WELD POINT.