Watson & Chalin recall: Steering
What is wrong
Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, Inc. (W&C) is recalling certain SL2065 steerable lift axle suspension systems with a 20,000lb capacity. The bearing journals may not be fully seated into the left and right-side steering knuckle assembly.
What could happen
A loose spindle may fracture, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
W&C will work with commercial vehicle manufacturers and vehicle owners to provide and assist with the installation of replacement axle subassemblies, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact W&C customer service at 1-972-838-1266 or 1-972-547-6020. W&C's number for this recall is W&C 2024-01.
Vehicles covered
- Watson & Chalin Sl2065
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24E031000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 3, 2024
- Owners notified
- Sep 12, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 24
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
- Maker's own recall number
- W&C 2024-01
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Watson & Chalin recall: Suspension Jun 24, 2021
- Watson & Chalin recall: Suspension Aug 18, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.