1996 TIMPTE TRAILER Recall

Campaign:: 95V249007 on 05/20/1996
Component:: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured:: 09/30/1995 - 10/31/1995
Affected:: 120
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 the spindle and cause the spindle to fracture during normal vehicle operation increasing 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. vehicle description: dry bulk hopper and straight or level floor trailers equipped with eaton axles (see eaton campaign no. 95e039). note: 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 eaton at 1-616-342-3239. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1996 TIMPTE TRAILER TSBs (2)

Bulletin:: SB-205
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Timpte: information bulletin being provided regarding the trailer kingpin wear and replacement and inspection procedure. model and model years not listed. *pe
Bulletin:: 1TD-V3K9K-01
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: January 2018 reporting letter requirement for nhtsa