Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V422000 Reported August 21, 2008

Axle & suspension systems/watson & chalin

Q: What is recall 08V422000?

NHTSA recall 08V422000 was issued by Hilbilt Mfg. Co. on August 21, 2008. It addresses: Axle & suspension systems/watson & chalin. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Hilbilt Mfg. Co. · Suspension · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V422000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Hilbilt Mfg. Co.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 21, 2008

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Hilbilt Mfg. Co. dealer and reference recall ID 08V422000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V422000

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

What is recall 08V422000?

NHTSA recall 08V422000 was issued by Hilbilt Mfg. Co. on August 21, 2008. It addresses: Axle & suspension systems/watson & chalin. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hilbilt Mfg. Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V422000 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.