Defect Investigation Detail

KELSEY HAYES / SDA 21 / 1986

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE87034 Vehicale/Equipment Name: KELSEY HAYES
Vehicale/Equipment Model: SDA 21 Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1986
Component Name: SUSPENSION Manufacturer's Name: KELSEY-HAYES
Date Opened: Jun, 15 1987 Date Closed: Aug, 24 1987
Subject: FAILURE Summary: Summary of information from manufacturer:four oem's and one state agencyare involved.the problem involves improper welds where the steerabledrive end mounting flange is attached to the tubular portion of thehousing.analysis:improper welding of the steerable drive mounting flange couldallow the steerable drive end to become separated from the main housingcausing loss of control of steering of the vehicle.four oem's (mack,volvo white, advancer mixer, inc. and tet inc.) were users of the flawedaxles.in addition five axles were supplied directly to montanna asreplacement components.proposed action:close this pe.fabco is conducting a voluntary safetyrecall.fabco and the oem's have submitted defect reports. (87e-031)===