Defect Description For Recall
The Equalizing Beam Shaft Of The Tandem Axle Suspension Were Manufactured From As-Rolled Sae4140 Steel Rather Than The Specified Annealed Sae4140. These Shafts Can Fracture Inside The Beam At The Toe Of The Weld.
Make Of Vehicle
MAXIM
Model Of Vehicle
TRUCK
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
96V124006
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
Vehicles Are Subject To Vehicle Tilt And Possible Rollover In The Event That Both Equalizing Beams, On The Same Side Of The Vehicle, Experience A Simultaneous Shaft Failure. Affected Suspensions Can Also Drop And Contact The Road Surface Generating Sparks Which Could Ignite Flammable Material.
Fix Defect
Owner Notification Is Being Conducted By Neway Anchorlok. Dealers Will Inspect And Replace All Suspension Suspension Beams With Suspension Beams Containing Appropriate Shafts.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Maxim Truck Company, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19950724
End Of Manufacture
19960216
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
50
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Maxim Truck Company, Inc.
Date Report Received
19960910