| Make : EAGER BEAVER | Model : 60GSL | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19990610 - 19991026 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V193000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001027 | Date Received by ODI: 20010615 | Date Added to Database: 20010702 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL ENGINES COMPANY, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL ENGINES COMPANY, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 98 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FLATBED (LOWBED) TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH RIDEWELL MODEL 240 AIR-RIDE SUSPENSIONS. THE RIDWELL AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION TO AXLE CONNECTION WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED. |
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Consequence:
THIS WELD CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE AXLE TO DISCONNECT FROM THE SUSPENSION SADDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS AND IF A REPAIR IS NECESSARY, WILL ARRANGE AND PAY FOR THE REPAIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GENERAL ENGINES AT 1-800-257-8163. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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