Vehicle recall 08V333000 · July 16, 2008
Hawkeye Dump Truck and Tractor
The lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspensions ability to lift the axle when it's not needed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V333000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 16, 2008
- Filed by
- HAWKEYE TRUCK EQUIPMENT
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 89
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hawkeye Dump Truck (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Hawkeye Tractor (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
Has your Hawkeye been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Hawkeye dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.