Eager Beaver 35Gsl (1999) – 01V193000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard