Recalls for 2005 Hilbilt Peterbilt

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Posted on: 2008-08-21
Description
Hilbilt is recalling 6 my 2005-2006 mack, my 2005 kenworth and peterbilt trucks equipped with a watson & chalin auxiliary axle.  The lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspension's ability to lift the axle when it is not needed.  

Consequence
Warnings of a situation where one side of the unit does not lift as much as the other side, a vertical vibration or erratic behavior of the suspension could occur increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Hilbilt is working with watson & chalin to provide owners with repair kits along with repair instructions to the vehicle owners (please see 07e057).  Owners may contact watson & chalin at 1-800-445-0736 or hilbilt at 1-501-794-2500.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to hilbilt axles manufactured by watson & chalin and has no relation to any original equipment installed on mack, kenworth, or peterbilt vehicles.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.