NHTSA recall 01V193000
Suspension
Eager Beaver 35GSL and 2 more
Reported Jun 15, 200198 vehicles affectedGENERAL ENGINES COMPANY, INC.Built Jun 10, 1999 – Oct 26, 1999
The defect
Vehicle description: flatbed (lowbed) trailers equipped with ridewell model 240 air-ride suspensions. The ridwell air-ride suspension to axle connection was improperly welded.
The risk
This weld can fail allowing the axle to disconnect from the suspension saddle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.