Cencorp and others Recall 99V006000: Suspension, Rear

NHTSA recall 99V006000 · announced January 21, 1999 · filed by Straightline Manuf., Inc. · 256 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BY VARIOUS BUILDERS FOR STRAIGHTLINE MANUFACTURING. THE AXLES AND AXLE COMPONENTS CAN BEND AND EVEN BREAK ON SOME UNITS ALLOWING THE AXLE TO STRIKE THE FRAME CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AXLE AND AXLE ASSEMBLIES.

The risk

FAILURE OF THE AXLES COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL AND AXLE SPINDLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL.

What to do

STRAIGHTLINE WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING AXLES WITH NEW, REINFORCED AXLES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

STRAIGHTLINE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THESE TRAILERS.OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN FEBRUARY 15, 1999.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 STRAIGHTLINE AT 1-316-283-5511.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

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