Defect Description For Recall
Hilbilt Is Recalling 6 My 2005-2006 Mack, My 2005 Kenworth And Peterbilt Trucks Equipped With A Watson & Chalin Auxiliary Axle. The Lower Cast Arms Could Fracture Which Could Affect The Suspension’S Ability To Lift The Axle When It Is Not Needed.
Make Of Vehicle
HILBILT
Model Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
08V422000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
Effect Of Defect
Warnings Of A Situation Where One Side Of The Unit Does Not Lift As Much As The Other Side, A Vertical Vibration Or Erratic Behavior Of The Suspension Could Occur Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Hilbilt Is Working With Watson & Chalin To Provide Owners With Repair Kits Along With Repair InstruCTIons To The Vehicle Owners (Please See 07E057). Owners May Contact Watson & Chalin At 1-800-445-0736 Or Hilbilt At 1-501-794-2500.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hilbilt Mfg. Co.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Hilbilt Mfg. Co.
Date Report Received
20080821