Vehicle recall 78V127000 · June 6, 1978
1970-1977 Redwood Reliance Redwood Reliance
The axle beam used in the steering axle could crack at the ends of the drawbar mounting supports.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The axle beam used in the steering axle could crack at the ends of the drawbar mounting supports.
- Remedy
- The dealer will correct this defect by reinforcing the lower axle beam at the drawbar support bracket, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: transfer trailers.system: steering; axle beam.consequences of defect: failure of the axle beams could result in loss ofsteering, loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V127000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 6, 1978
- Filed by
- REDWOOD RELIANCE COMPANY
- Owner notification
- May 16, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 379
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Vehicles covered
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