Eagle Trailers Inc | NHTSA Recall #94E015000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94E015000 by Eagle Trailers Inc. Includes 542 affected units, STRUCTURE:TONGUE DOLLY, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Two brackets which hold the air reservoir are welded to the sideplate of the non-structural tailframe of the convertor dolly. A fatigue crack can begin in the sideplate and eventually allow the bracket to break, causing the air reservoir to be supported by the remaining bracket. This bracket can crack and eventually break, leaving the reservoir supported by hoses and tubing.

Corrective Action

A structural lower flange will be welded to the bottom of the tailframe sideplates. The pr-3 pressure protection valve on the air reservoir will be relocated to clear the new flange.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94E015000

Manufacturer: Eagle Trailers Inc

Report Received Date: 1994-05-24T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:tongue dolly

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 542

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Two brackets which hold the air reservoir are welded to the sideplate of the non-structural tailframe of the convertor dolly. A fatigue crack can begin in the sideplate and eventually allow the bracket to break, causing the air reservoir to be supported by the remaining bracket. This bracket can crack and eventually break, leaving the reservoir supported by hoses and tubing.

Consequence Summary: Without adequate support, the air reservoir will fallfrom the dolly and become a road hazard.

Corrective Action: A structural lower flange will be welded to the bottom of the tailframe sideplates. The pr-3 pressure protection valve on the air reservoir will be relocated to clear the new flange.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-v3bp~b68u-b337

NHTSA ID: 94E015000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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