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
NEWAY
Model Of Vehicle
AD-246-8.75
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
96E018000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System
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
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace All Suspect Suspension Beams With Suspension Beams Containing Appropriate Shafts.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Neway Anchorlok Intl
Start Of Manufacture
19950701
End Of Manufacture
19960201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1554
Date Owners Notified
19961011
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
New Way Mfg. Co. Of Amer.
Date Report Received
19960702