Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Flatbed (Lowbed) Trailers Equipped With Ridewell Model 240 Air-Ride Suspensions. The Ridwell Air-Ride Suspension To Axle ConneCTIon Was Improperly Welded.
Make Of Vehicle
EAGER BEAVER
Model Of Vehicle
35GSL
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V193000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
This Weld Can Fail Allowing The Axle To Disconnect From The Suspension Saddle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Engines Company, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990610
End Of Manufacture
19991026
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
98
Date Owners Notified
20001027
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Engines Company, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010615