Defect summary
THERE MAY BE SPRING EYE CONTACT WITH THE SPRING BRACKET AND HIGH STRESS LEVELS IN THE BRACKET.
Consequence
SPRING BRACKET FAILURE AND CONSEQUENT FRONT SPRINGDISLOCATION COULD RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING CONTROL IN A TURNING MANEUVER.
Remedy
CHASSIS WILL BE RETROFITTED WITH CURRENT PRODUCTION FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKETS TO ELIMINATE ANY INTERFERENCE.
Notes
SYSTEM:FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH MULTI-LEAF SPRING AND 18,000 LB. OR20,000 LB. FRONT AXLES.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 89V119000. Text as published by NHTSA.