Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V193000

Suspension

GENERAL ENGINES COMPANY, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-06-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V193000

Suspension

Component
Suspension
Manufacturer
GENERAL ENGINES COMPANY, INC.
Vehicles affected
98
Reported to NHTSA
2001-06-15
Owners notified
2000-10-27

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
EAGER BEAVER 35GSL2000 1999
EAGER BEAVER 50GSL2000 1999
EAGER BEAVER 60GSL2000 1999

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.