Vehicle recall 87V045000 · January 1, 1987
1983-1985 Weld-IT Tank Trailers
Weld cracks and axle fractures could occur due to incompatibility of neway rc 122 suspension and rockwell axles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Weld cracks and axle fractures could occur due to incompatibility of neway rc 122 suspension and rockwell axles.
- Consequence
- Vehicle handling will be impaired.
- Remedy
- Install new axles and spring suspensions.
- Notes
- System: suspension/axle.vehicle description: tank trailers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V045000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 1, 1987
- Filed by
- WELD-IT COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 22, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Weld-IT Tank Trailers (1983-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983
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