Recall 95V249004 — STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Defect in 1996-1996 TRAILMOBILE TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 250 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 95V249004 |
| Manufacturer | TRAILMOBILE INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 250 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
EATON WILL USE PORTABLE ULTRASONIC TESTING EQUIPMENT TO INSPECT EACH SUSPECT TRAILER AXLE. TRAILER AXLES CONTAINING DEFECTIVE SPINDLES WILL BE REPLACED WITH EQUIVALENT AXLES.
Related Recalls for TRAILMOBILE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V660000 | 2009 TRAILMOBILE VAN | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 27 | |
| 04V288000 | 2005 TRAILMOBILE VAN | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER | 1,224 | |
| 01V098001 | 2000 TRAILMOBILE TRAILER | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 338 | |
| 00V102001 | 1999 TRAILMOBILE CARGO VAN TRAILER | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 345 | |
| 93V046000 | 1993 TRAILMOBILE CARGO VAN TRAILERS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 150 | |
| 93V047000 | 1993 TRAILMOBILE CARGO VAN TRAILERS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 294 | |
| 92V122000 | 1992 TRAILMOBILE TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 414 | |
| 90V012000 | 1988 TRAILMOBILE 021A | TRAILER HITCHES | 70 | |
| 85V030000 | 1980 TRAILMOBILE 011M | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 568 | |
| 79V217000 | 1979 TRAILMOBILE TRAILMOBILE | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | 1,088 |