Defect Description For Recall
A Number Of Factors Could Cause Longitidunal And – Or Transverse Cracks In The Spindle End That Could Lead To Spindle End Failure And Separation Of Wheels From Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
ROCKWELL
Model Of Vehicle
ROCKWELL
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
90E012000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle
Effect Of Defect
Wheel Separation Could Occur AffeCTIng Vehicle Control And Stability As Well As Presenting A Hazard To Other Highway Users, Bystanders, And Property.
Fix Defect
Replace Axles With Axles Manufactured With Buttweld Spindles, Rather Than Original Integral Spindles.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Rockwell International
Start Of Manufacture
19821001
End Of Manufacture
19890101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
7616
Date Owners Notified
19900717
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
ARVInmeritor Automotive
Date Report Received
19900504