ZIMMERMAN INDUSTRIES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by ZIMMERMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. in 2008. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

February 25, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AUXILIARY LIFT AXLE FAILURES/WATSON & CHALIN

ZIMMERMAN IS RECALLING 1 MY 2006 STERLING LT 8500 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.

NHTSA ID: 08V081000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 1

Consequence Summary:

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:

WATSON & CHALIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPAIR KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WATSON & CHALIN MANUFACTURING AT 1-800-445-0736 OR ZIMMERMAN INDUSTRIES AT 888-577-6499.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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