Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V124005 Reported August 8, 1996

Advance/suspension

Advance Mixer, Inc. · N/A · 538 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
96V124005
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
538
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 8, 1996

Defect Summary

The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. these shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld.

Safety Consequence

Vehicles are subject to vehicle tilt and possible rollover in the event that both equalizing beams, on the same side of the vehicle, experience a simultaneous shaft failure. affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material.

Corrective Action

Owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok. dealers will inspect and replace all suspension suspension beams with suspension beams containing appropriate shafts.

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 Advance Mixer, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 96V124005 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 96V124005

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

What is recall 96V124005?

NHTSA recall 96V124005 was issued by Advance Mixer, Inc. on August 8, 1996. It addresses: Advance/suspension. The recall affects approximately 538 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Advance Mixer, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V124005 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.