Vehicle recall 83V051000 · May 5, 1983

1980-1981 Presvac D21 Trailer Axle

Spindle radius is subject to cracking under a load greater than or equal to the rated capacity of 22,500 lbs.

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

Summary: Spindle radius is subject to cracking under a load greater than or equal to the rated capacity of 22,500 lbs. If a large enough crack develops, the spindle could collapse and the wheel assembly could break away from the axle.
Remedy: Upon inspection axles will either be replaced or certified as safe. If trailer is grossly overloaded, replacement axles will be supplied but labor charges will be paid by vehicle owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: semi-trailer tank transports; tandem axle.system: suspension; trailer axle.consequences of defect: loss of the wheel assembly could cause sudden loss ofvehicle control, possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V051000
Reported to NHTSA: May 5, 1983
Filed by: PRESVAC SYS (BURL) LTD.
Owner notification: January 14, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 87
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Multiple axle

Recall 83V051000 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.

Presvac D21 Trailer Axle (1980-1981): 1981, 1980

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