SELLERS MANUFACTURING INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1978-10-11.
Recall campaignNHTSA 78V224000
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Component
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer
SELLERS MANUFACTURING INC
Vehicles affected
36
Reported to NHTSA
1978-10-11
Owners notified
1978-10-05
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.