Eager Beaver Recall 01V193000: Suspension

NHTSA recall 01V193000 · announced June 15, 2001 · filed by General Engines Company, Inc. · 98 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FLATBED (LOWBED) TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH RIDEWELL MODEL 240 AIR-RIDE SUSPENSIONS. THE RIDWELL AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION TO AXLE CONNECTION WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED.

The risk

THIS WELD CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE AXLE TO DISCONNECT FROM THE SUSPENSION SADDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1999 Eager Beaver 35gsl
• 2000 Eager Beaver 35gsl
• 1999 Eager Beaver 50gsl
• 2000 Eager Beaver 50gsl
• 1999 Eager Beaver 60gsl
• 2000 Eager Beaver 60gsl

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.