1995 EATON EST230J Recall

Campaign:: 95E039000 on 11/29/1995
Component:: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured:: 08/31/1995 - 09/30/1995
Affected:: 1,521
Defect:: These axles consist of a steel tubular center section and forged steel spindles that are welded to each end of the tube. either spindle can contain a circumferential crack through a portion of its cross section.
Consequence:: This crack can reduce the effective service life of thespindle and cause the spindle to fracture during normal vehicle operationincreasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Correction:: Eaton will use portable ultrasonic testing equipment to inspect each suspect trailer axle. trailer axles containing defective spindles will be replaced with equivalent axles.
Notes:: System: suspension; i-beam; front spindle.equipment description: axles for semi-trailers.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time,should contact eaton at 1-616-342-3239. also contact the national highwaytraffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.