NHTSA Recall 78V224000
Filed by SHASTA INDUSTRIES. Component: Suspension. Reported 1978-10-11. An estimated 36 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE SPRING HANGERS MAY BE SLIGHTLY MISALIGNED AND MAY ALLOW THE TRAILER TIRE TO RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL. THIS COULD RESULT IN FRICTION DAMAGE AND A POSSIBLE TIRE BLOWOUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
What the manufacturer will do
THE EXISTING SPRING HANGERS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES, IN THE CORRECT POSITION.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SPRING HANGER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN UNANTICIPATED TIRE BLOWOUT COULD CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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