General Engines Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V193000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V193000 by General Engines Company, Inc.. Includes 98 affected units, GENERAL ENGINES/AXLE WELD, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: flatbed (lowbed) trailers equipped with ridewell model 240 air-ride suspensions. The ridwell air-ride suspension to axle connection was improperly welded.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V193000

Manufacturer: General Engines Company, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-06-15T00:00:00

Subject: General engines/axle weld

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 98

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: flatbed (lowbed) trailers equipped with ridewell model 240 air-ride suspensions. The ridwell air-ride suspension to axle connection was improperly welded.

Consequence Summary: This weld can fail allowing the axle to disconnect from the suspension saddle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01V193000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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