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NHTSARecalled Sep 13, 2000 · #00V269000

FOSTER/SUSPENSION U-BOLT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EQUIPMENT AND HYDRAULIC TRAILERS. U-BOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE LEAF SPRINGS TO THE AXLE BEAM WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE AXLE TO MISALIGN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
FOSTER/SUSPENSION U-BOLT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
B. FOSTER & COMPANY, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice