Vehicle recall 87V024000 · March 3, 1987

1985 Paramount Tank Trailers

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

Consequence: Vehicle handling will be impaired.
Remedy: Install new axles and spring suspensions.
Notes: System: suspension/axle.vehicle description: tank trailers.description of defects: weld cracks and axle fractures could occur due toincompatibility of neway rc 122 suspension and rockwell axles.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V024000
Reported to NHTSA: March 3, 1987
Filed by: PARAMOUNT TANK, INC.
Owner notification: January 5, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 2
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 87V024000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Paramount Tank Trailers (1985): 1985

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