Defect Description For Recall
These Axles Consist Of A Steel Tubular Center SeCTIon And Forged Steel Spindles That Are Welded To Each End Of The Tube. Either Spindle Can Contain A Circumferential Crack Through A Portion Of Its Cross SeCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
WABASH
Model Of Vehicle
VAN
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
95V249008
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
Effect Of Defect
This Crack Can Reduce The EffeCTIve Service Life Of The Spindle And Cause The Spindle To Fracture During Normal Vehicle Operation Increasing The Potential For A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Eaton Will Use Portable Ultrasonic Testing Equipment To Inspect Each Suspect Trailer Axle. Trailer Axles Containing DefeCTIve Spindles Will Be Replaced With Equivalent Axles.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Wabash National Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19951001
End Of Manufacture
19960101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Wabash National Corporation
Date Report Received
19960524