NHTSA safety recall

Recall 04V033000 · manufacturer campaign AC-1

Suspension — Harley Murray · reported 26 Jan 2004 · 90 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN 16-TIRE LOWBED TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH CAST AXLE HANGERS, A CRACK COULD DEVELOP IF THE LOADED TRAILERS STRUCK OBSTACLES OR ROAD HAZARDS WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE.

The risk

THE AXLE HANGER COULD BREAK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix

DEALERS WILL WELD OR REPLACE THE AXLE HANGER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY MURRAY AT 209-466-0266.

HARLEY MURRAY RECALL NO. AC-1.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

NHTSA campaign
04V033000
Manufacturer campaign
AC-1
Filed by
Harley Murray Inc.
Report received
26 Jan 2004
Owners notified
28 Jan 2004
Potentially affected
90

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2002 Harley Murray Loadmaster 2003 Harley Murray Loadmaster 2002 Harley Murray Loadmaster Jeep 2003 Harley Murray Loadmaster Jeep 2002 Harley Murray M2000 2003 Harley Murray M2000 2002 Harley Murray Magnum Jeep 2003 Harley Murray Magnum Jeep 2002 Harley Murray Professional 2003 Harley Murray Professional 2002 Harley Murray Suspension 2003 Harley Murray Suspension

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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