EAGER BEAVER 35GSL 1999: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V193000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EAGER BEAVER | 35GSL | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-10-27 | 2001-06-15 | 2001-07-02 |
Production Dates: 1999-06-10 - 1999-10-26
Manufacturers Involved: General Engines Company, Inc.
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 98
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FLATBED "LOWBED" TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH RIDEWELL MODEL 240 AIR-RIDE SUSPENSIONS. THE RIDWELL AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION TO AXLE CONNECTION WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED.
THIS WELD CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE AXLE TO DISCONNECT FROM THE SUSPENSION SADDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
