Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
EATON
Model Of Vehicle
ESR230J
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
95E039000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
Effect Of Defect
This Crack Can Reduce The EffeCTIve Service Life Of Thespindle And Cause The Spindle To Fracture During Normal Vehicle Operationincreasing The Potential For A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Eaton Will Use Portable Ultrasonic Testing Equipment To Inspect Each Suspect Trailer Axle. Trailer Axles Containing DefeCTIve Spindles Will Be Replaced With Equivalent Axles.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Eaton, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19950901
End Of Manufacture
19951001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1521
Date Owners Notified
19951122
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Easco, Inc
Date Report Received
19951121