Lbt, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V221000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V221000 by Lbt, Inc.. Includes 8 affected units, LBT/AXLE WELD CRACKS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: fruehauf large capacity petroleum trailers built with tandem neway air-ride suspension systems. operation of the trailers has revealed a possibility that the axle bracket-to-axle welds could crack, and the cracks could propagate into the axle beam.

Corrective Action

Lbt will replace the neway air-ride suspension system with a pro-par four-leaf spring suspension and will also replace the two vehicle axles. owner notification is expected to begin during june/july 2001. 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 lbt at 1-402-333-4900.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V221000
Manufacturer: Lbt, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2001-06-26T00:00:00
Subject: Lbt/axle weld cracks
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 8

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: fruehauf large capacity petroleum trailers built with tandem neway air-ride suspension systems. operation of the trailers has revealed a possibility that the axle bracket-to-axle welds could crack, and the cracks could propagate into the axle beam.
Consequence Summary: The cracking could affect vehicle stability. the reduction in vehicle stability would be indicated to the operator by abnormal handling characteristics such as swaying of the vehicle. if the operator does not heed the reduction of vehicle stability, a vehicle crash could occur in the form of a rollover.
Corrective Action: Lbt will replace the neway air-ride suspension system with a pro-par four-leaf spring suspension and will also replace the two vehicle axles. owner notification is expected to begin during june/july 2001. 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 lbt at 1-402-333-4900.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5u3b~s2w8~rcwu
NHTSA ID: 01V221000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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