Recall 08V333000: Hawkeye truck equipment

Report received

Jul 16, 2008

Manufacturer

Hawkeye truck equipment

Potentially affected

89vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Hawkeye truck equipment (hte) is recalling certain dump trucks and tractors fitted with an auxiliary lift axle, models sl-1190 or sl-890, manufactured by watson and chalin. The lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspensions ability to lift the axle when it's not needed.

Possible consequence

A vehicle crash could occur.

Remedy

Hte will provide owners with repair kits along with repair instructions or will replace the lower arms for the customer free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners can contact hte at 1-800-622-8223.