Weld cracks

An NHTSA Engineering Analysis into Taylor vehicles. Closed 15 May 1990.

Investigation
EA87017
Type
Engineering Analysis
Opened
22 April 1987
Closed
15 May 1990

What NHTSA investigated

Analysis of the alleged problem:the cracking of the welded patch isallegedly caused by toyota's change from belted tires to radial plytires.the tire pressure within the inner dual drops significantlybelow the outer dual generating excessively high loads on the wheelattachment, axle shaft, and axle bearing.status:information request sent to sunrose tire on 7/16/87. Awaitingresponse. Sunrose called for an extension on 9/15/87.WAS told toput it in writing. Response due 11/30/87.===

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
TaylorTAYLOR1985

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.