STRAIGHTLINE MANUF., INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-01-21.
Recall campaignNHTSA 99V006000
Suspension: rear
Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
STRAIGHTLINE MANUF., INC.
Vehicles affected
256
Reported to NHTSA
1999-01-21
Owners notified
1999-02-15
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
FAILURE OF THE AXLES COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL AND AXLE SPINDLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
STRAIGHTLINE WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING AXLES WITH NEW, REINFORCED AXLES.
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).
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.