Tuthill Transport Technologies | NHTSA Recall #04E006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E006000 by Tuthill Transport Technologies. Includes 89 affected units, TUTHILL/SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tuthill single air ride suspensions model 86ar sold to weld-it company between july 19, 1996, and august 20, 2001. the defect is in the combination of the weld-it liquid tank trailers when equipped with the model 86ar single air ride suspension.

Corrective Action

Weld-it company will notify its customers and replace all the 86ar suspensions that are on the weld-it manufactured trailers with a model 22ar or a model 88, at the owner's discreation, free of charge. owner notification began february 19, 2004. 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 weld-it at 323-263-7524 ext. 16 for assistance.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E006000

Manufacturer: Tuthill Transport Technologies

Report Received Date: 2004-02-02T00:00:00

Subject: Tuthill/suspension

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 89

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Tuthill single air ride suspensions model 86ar sold to weld-it company between july 19, 1996, and august 20, 2001. the defect is in the combination of the weld-it liquid tank trailers when equipped with the model 86ar single air ride suspension.

Consequence Summary: The spring beams in this suspension may fracture which if this happens in a turning maneuver, may cause the trailer to roll over, possibly resulting in serious injuries or even death.

Corrective Action: Weld-it company will notify its customers and replace all the 86ar suspensions that are on the weld-it manufactured trailers with a model 22ar or a model 88, at the owner's discreation, free of charge. owner notification began february 19, 2004. 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 weld-it at 323-263-7524 ext. 16 for assistance.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 04E006000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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