Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket
- Component
- Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket
- Manufacturer
- CHANCE COACH, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 262
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1987-09-17
- Owners notified
- 1987-09-10
Defect description
WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
Safety risk
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HANGER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLYCAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PREVENT HANGER FROM BREAKING OFF.