Watson & Chalin Sl2065, model year 9999. Filed by Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, Inc. and reported to NHTSA on 18 August 2020. 3,470 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, Inc. (W & C) is recalling certain SL2065 steerable lift axle suspension systems with a 20,000lb capacity. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 20E055 cover?
- Watson & Chalin Sl2065.
- What is wrong with them?
- Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, Inc. (W & C) is recalling certain SL2065 steerable lift axle suspension systems with a 20,000lb capacity. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. W & C will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket equipment installers that purchased the suspensions. The suspensions will replace the lower rear pivot fasteners replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 22, 2020.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 20E055 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, Inc. |
| System at fault | Suspension:Multiple Axle |
| Reported to NHTSA | 18 August 2020 |
| Model years | 9999-9999 |
| Vehicles named | WATSON & CHALIN SL2065 |
What the notice says today
The consequence
The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
The remedy
W & C will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket equipment installers that purchased the suspensions. The suspensions will replace the lower rear pivot fasteners replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 22, 2020. Owners may contact W & C customer service at 1-972-838-1266. W & C's number for this recall is W&C2020-01.
What it said before
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This is one of 732 notices in the record whose component field names suspension. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 33 days.
Last checked . No change has been recorded in the wording.
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CarsMultiverse, recall 20E055, wording as read on 15 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/20e055/
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