Recall campaign85V096000
Recall 85V096000: Cottrell,incorporated
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Report received
- Jul 16, 1985
- Manufacturer
- Cottrell,incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 268vehicles
- Model years
- —
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
Tag axle saddles are subject to break loose from the axles at the welds due to concentrated stress. Consequence of defect: this could result in loss of control of the truck.
Remedy
Reinforce the axle saddle area.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.