Rear suspension overload

An NHTSA Engineering Analysis into Granville vehicles. Closed 27 April 1987.

Investigation
EA86029
Type
Engineering Analysis
Opened
12 September 1986
Closed
27 April 1987

What NHTSA investigated

Summary of information from manufacturer:granville began production in june 1984 and increased the rear gawr above the toyota weight limits citing ...based upon test results of the braking capacity of the dual rear wheel assemblies.. Without any durability consideration.analysis: the reported failures involve axle shaft fracture, aftermarket dual rear wheel weld failure, and fastener failures.status:granville recalled 147 vehicles by letter dated 3/26/87. (87V-042)THIS appears to be a small part of the total vehicle population which maybe subject to recall.defect review panel meeting held on 4/27/87.CLOSED this ea and opened investigative case C87-001-011.===

The recall that followed

  1. Granville — Wheels: Rim87V0420001 April 1987147 vehicles

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
GranvilleGRANVILLE1984–1986

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.