1999 EAGER BEAVER 50GSL Recall

Campaign:

01V193000 on 07/01/2001

Component:

Suspension

Manufactured:

06/09/1999 - 10/25/1999

Affected:

98

Defect:

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:

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

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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