Recall 1987055

The issue

On certain trucks, the Chalmers 1200 series air-ride suspension may develop cracks in the welded joints between the outrigger spring brackets and the main sawhorse "A" frames. These cracks could grow under normal service to the point that one or both of the outrigger spring brackets could fail.this Could cause the frame rails to drop onto the rear axles causing damage to the tires, wheels and axles. This could result in loss of vehicle control and crash without prior warning. Correction: Sawhorse assembly will be replaced or reinforced as required.

Description (français)

Sur certain camions, les suspensions pneumatiques Chalmers de la série 1200, les joints soudés entre les supports en équerre des ressorts et le cadre en "A" peuvent se fissurer. Les fissures peuvent s'aggraver au point de provoquer la défaillance d'un des supports et même des deux. Dans ce cas, les longerons risquent de tomber sur les essieux arrière et de briser ces derniers ainsi que les roues et les pneus. La défectuosité peut provoquer la perte de maîtrise du véhicule et un accident.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.