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Chalmers Suspension recall
Recalled January 23, 1988 · NHTSA recall 88E003000 · Chalmers
Hazard
IF THE WELD FAILS IT WILL ALLOW THE REAR AXLES TO MOVEOUT OF POSITION RESULTING IN VEHICLE INSTABILITY AND LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy
A NEW COMPLETE UPPER TORQUE ROD SYSTEM OF NEW TYPE WITH 4 RODS PER SUSPENSION WILL BE INSTALLED TO REPLACE THE PRESENT SYSTEM.
Units
130 units
Description
THE TORQUE RODS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT WELD PENTERATION.
What to do
A NEW COMPLETE UPPER TORQUE ROD SYSTEM OF NEW TYPE WITH 4 RODS PER SUSPENSION WILL BE INSTALLED TO REPLACE THE PRESENT SYSTEM.
Product
Chalmers CHALMERS
Manufacturer(s)
CHALMERS SUSPENSIOUS INTL
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →