Recalls for your 1981 Navistar Ra-42

Recalls for 1981 Navistar Ra-42

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DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR


Posted on: 1992-01-06
Description
The axle housings were manufactured with a tight friction weld curl radius on the inside diameter of the axle housing.  Under operational loads, cracks can initiate at the weld curl radius on the inside of the housing.  These cracks may propagate, eventually allowing the axle spindle to separate from the axle housing.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace the axle housing with a new axle housing.

Notes
System: single rear axle suspension.equipment description: ra-42 rear drive axle housings.cinsequence of defect: separation of the axle spindle from the axle housing canresult in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.