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NHTSA Recall 04V033000: Suspension

HARLEY MURRAY INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 90 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Harley Murray Loadmaster.

90
vehicles potentially affected
6
models affected
2004
owners notified (January 28)
NHTSA campaign04V033000
Manufacturer campaignAC-1
ComponentSUSPENSION
Report receivedJanuary 26, 2004
Owner notificationJanuary 28, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain 16-tire lowbed trailers equipped with cast axle hangers, a crack could develop if the loaded trailers struck obstacles or road hazards with sufficient force.

Safety risk

The axle hanger could break increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will weld or replace the axle hanger. Owner notification began on january 28, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley murray at 209-466-0266.

Notes

Harley murray recall no. AC-1.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 04V033000

Make and modelModel years
Harley Murray Loadmaster2002, 2003
Harley Murray Loadmaster Jeep2002, 2003
Harley Murray M20002002, 2003
Harley Murray Magnum Jeep2002, 2003
Harley Murray Professional2002, 2003
Harley Murray Suspension2002, 2003

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.