Defect Description For Recall
The Torque Rods May Not Have Sufficient Penetration At The Dog Leg Welds.
Make Of Vehicle
CHALMERS
Model Of Vehicle
CHALMERS
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
87E038000
Component Description
Suspension:Multiple Axle:Torque Arm
Effect Of Defect
If The Weld Fails It Will Allow The Rear Axle To Moveout Of Position Resulting In Vehicle Instability And Loss Of Control. AnytimedireCTIonal Control Is Lost Without Prior Warning, There Is A Potential Forvehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
A Change In Manufactuing Processes Will Eliminate The Weld On The Dog Leg Tube. The Tube Will Be Manufactured By Forming A Continuous SeCTIon.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chalmers Suspensious Intl
Start Of Manufacture
19850101
End Of Manufacture
19870701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
105
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chalmers Suspensious Intl
Date Report Received
19871214