SAAB CARS USA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1986-10-23.
Recall campaignNHTSA 86V141000
Suspension: multiple axle
Component
Suspension: multiple axle
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
68
Reported to NHTSA
1986-10-23
Owners notified
1986-11-11
Defect description
CLAMPING FORCE OF THE BOLTS TO THE TANDEM SPRING END BEARINGS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: MOVEMENT OF SPRING END BEARINGS IN RELATION TO THE REAR AXLE COULD RESULT IN THE AXLE COMING LOOSE FROM THE SPRING.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE STUDS, NUTS AND BOLTS ON THE TANDEM SPRING END BEARINGS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MU6X4 TANDEM TRUCKS.
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.