Safety Recall NHTSA · 08E031000 Reported April 10, 2008

Transverse beam

Saf-holland · N/A · 2,065 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08E031000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Saf-holland
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,065
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 10, 2008

Defect Summary

Saf-holland has reported a safety related defect in 2,065 transverse beam assemblies, p/nos. 90547733, 90547813, and 90548443, installed as original equipment in certain recreational vehicles to aid in providing roll resistance of the drive axle suspension system. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.

Safety Consequence

If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. in addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these transverse beam assemblies as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the recall is expected to begin during april 2008. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or saf-holland at 231-773-3271.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Saf-holland dealer and reference recall ID 08E031000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08E031000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08E031000?

NHTSA recall 08E031000 was issued by Saf-holland on April 10, 2008. It addresses: Transverse beam. The recall affects approximately 2,065 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Saf-holland dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08E031000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.