NHTSASTEERING
Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, Inc. - Bearing Journals May Not Be Fully Seated
Published: April 3, 2024Recall ID: 24E031000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose spindle may fracture, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, Inc. (W&C) is recalling certain SL2065 steerable lift axle suspension systems with a 20,000lb capacity. The bearing journals may not be fully seated into the left and right-side steering knuckle assembly.
Affected Products
Bearing Journals May Not Be Fully Seated
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Bearing Journals May Not Be Fully Seated |
| Nhtsa id | 24E031000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E031000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, Inc. (W&C) is recalling certain SL2065 steerable lift axle suspension systems with a 20,000lb capacity. The bearing journals may not be fully seated into the left and right-side steering knuckle assembly. |
| Completion rate | 95.83 |
| Corrective action | W&C will work with commercial vehicle manufacturers and vehicle owners to provide and assist with the installation of replacement axle subassemblies, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact W&C customer service at 1-972-838-1266 or 1-972-547-6020. W&C's number for this recall is W&C 2024-01. |
| Consequence summary | A loose spindle may fracture, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | W&C 2024-01 |
| Potentially affected | 24 |
| Report received date | 2024-04-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |