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.
Covers1995 Maxim Truck
Manufacturer safety record
NHTSA holds 2 owner complaints and 1 recalls for Maxim vehicles from 1995 to 1996. The most complained-about model is the Truck (2 complaints).
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck | 1995-1996 | 2 | 1 |
All time
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1995 Maxim Truck | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | 1996 Maxim Truck | 1 | 0 | - |
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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data
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