Carraro/axles
Defect Summary
Equipment description: axles used as replacement equipment for marmon-herrington all wheel drive conversion kits. also used as original equipment in certain eldorado national buses. an incorrect welding material was used to join the axle tube to the axle yoke.
Safety Consequence
Failure of the weld can cause the axle to push the wheel from its mounting increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace these axles with replacement axles.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Carraro North America or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 97E004000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 97E004000?
NHTSA recall 97E004000 was issued by Carraro North America on February 13, 1997. It addresses: Carraro/axles. The recall affects approximately 182 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Carraro North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97E004000 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.