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NHTSARecalled Aug 21, 2008 · #08V422000

AXLE & SUSPENSION SYSTEMS/WATSON & CHALIN

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

HILBILT IS RECALLING 6 MY 2005-2006 MACK, MY 2005 KENWORTH AND PETERBILT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A WATSON & CHALIN AUXILIARY AXLE. THE LOWER CAST ARMS COULD FRACTURE WHICH COULD AFFECT THE SUSPENSION'S ABILITY TO LIFT THE AXLE WHEN IT IS NOT NEEDED. WARNINGS OF A SITUATION WHERE ONE SIDE OF THE UNIT DOES NOT LIFT AS MUCH AS THE OTHER SIDE, A VERTICAL VIBRATION OR ERRATIC BEHAVIOR OF THE SUSPENSION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
  • AXLE & SUSPENSION SYSTEMS/WATSON & CHALIN
  • 2005 KENWORTH AND PETERBILT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
HILBILT MFG. CO.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

HILBILT IS WORKING WITH WATSON & CHALIN TO PROVIDE OWNERS WITH REPAIR KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VEHICLE OWNERS (PLEASE SEE 07E057). OWNERS MAY CONTACT WATSON & CHALIN AT 1-800-445-0736 OR HILBILT AT 1-501-794-2500.

View the official CPSC notice