Equipment recall 76E023000 · December 6, 1976

Kelsey Hayes Kelsey Hayes

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Notes: Used on lightweight recreational trailers.possibility that trailers equippedwith kelsey-hayes axles may experience loosen u-bolt assemblies which fastenthe suspension (spring assembly) to the axles.if this condition conditionexists, the axle may loosen, leading to the loss of control of trailer andpossibility of a vehicle crash without warning.(correct by inspecting andtightening u-bolt to specified foot pounds of torque).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76E023000
Reported to NHTSA: December 6, 1976
Filed by: KELSEY-HAYES COMPANY
Vehicles potentially affected: 900
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Recall 76E023000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Kelsey Hayes Kelsey Hayes (model year not listed)

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