LBT Trailer (1994) – 01V221000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Fruehauf Large Capacity PetroleUM Trailers Built With Tandem Neway Air-Ride Suspension Systems. Operation Of The Trailers Has Revealed A Possibility That The Axle Bracket-To-Axle Welds Could Crack, And The Cracks Could Propagate Into The Axle Beam.

Make Of Vehicle

LBT

Model Of Vehicle

TRAILER

Year

1994

Recall Campaign Number

01V221000

Component Description

Suspension

Effect Of Defect

The Cracking Could Affect Vehicle Stability. The ReduCTIon In Vehicle Stability Would Be Indicated To The Operator By Abnormal Handling Characteristics Such As Swaying Of The Vehicle. If The Operator Does Not Heed The ReduCTIon Of Vehicle Stability, A Vehicle Crash Could Occur In The Form Of A Rollover.

Fix Defect

LBT Will Replace The Neway Air-Ride Suspension System With A Pro-Par Four-Leaf Spring Suspension And Will Also Replace The Two Vehicle Axles. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During June/July 2001. 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 LBT At 1-402-333-4900.

Vehicle Manufacturer

L.B.T., Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19940101

End Of Manufacture

19951231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

8

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

LBT, Inc.

Date Report Received

20010626

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard