The issue
THE REAR SUSPENSION TOP TORQUE RODS ARE MANUFACTURED BY WELDING TWO ANGLED TUBES TOGETHER. THESE WELDS MAY FAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE PENETRATION CAUSING THE TORQUE ROD TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING AND ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE(S) TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION RESULTING IN VEHICLE INSTABILITY AND LOSS OF CONTROL. CORRECTION: WELDED TOP TORQUE RODS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE PIECE TYPE.
Description (français)
Les bielles de poussée de la suspension sont constituées de deux tubes disposés selon un certain angle l'un par rapport à l'autre et soudés. Les soudures peuvent céder en raison d'un manque de pénétration et la bielle va se briser. L'essieu risque alors de se retrouver en travers.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner TRUCK | 1986, 1987 |