NHTSA campaign 00V269000
B. FOSTER & COMPANY, INC. recall 00V269000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EQUIPMENT AND HYDRAULIC TRAILERS. U-BOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE LEAF SPRINGS TO THE AXLE BEAM WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
Reported 09/13/2000
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE AXLE TO MISALIGN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Repair
FOSTER WILL INSTRUCT OWNER TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTED AND ADJUSTMENT WILL BE COMPLETED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER.
Components
- Suspension: Front: Springs: Leaf spring assembly: U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Affected years and models
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