Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
B. FOSTER & COMPANY, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-09-13.
Recall campaignNHTSA 00V269000
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Component
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Manufacturer
B. FOSTER & COMPANY, INC.
Vehicles affected
422
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-13
Owners notified
2000-09-28
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EQUIPMENT AND HYDRAULIC TRAILERS. U-BOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE LEAF SPRINGS TO THE AXLE BEAM WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE AXLE TO MISALIGN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FOSTER AT 1-717-765-9696. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.