Recall 08V-422: 2005 Hilbilt Peterbilt
HILBILT MFG. CO. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Aug 21, 2008, covering about 6 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | HILBILT MFG. CO. |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Front › Control Arm |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V422000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-422?
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.
How is recall 08V-422 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.