Defect Description For Recall
Tuthill Single Air Ride Suspensions Model 86Ar Sold To Weld-It Company Between July 19, 1996, And August 20, 2001. The Defect Is In The Combination Of The Weld-It Liquid Tank Trailers When Equipped With The Model 86Ar Single Air Ride Suspension.
Make Of Vehicle
TUTHILL
Model Of Vehicle
86AR
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04E006000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
The Spring Beams In This Suspension May Fracture Which If This Happens In A Turning Maneuver, May Cause The Trailer To Roll Over, Possibly Resulting In Serious Injuries Or Even Death.
Fix Defect
Weld-It Company Will Notify Its Customers And Replace All The 86Ar Suspensions That Are On The Weld-It Manufactured Trailers With A Model 22Ar Or A Model 88, At The Owner’S Discreation, Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began February 19, 2004. 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 Weld-It At 323-263-7524 Ext. 16 For Assistance.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tuthill Transport Technologies
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
89
Date Owners Notified
20040219
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Tuthill Transport Technologies
Date Report Received
20040202