TUTHILL TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES – TUTHILL/SUSPENSION

TUTHILL SINGLE AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS MODEL 86AR SOLD TO WELD-IT COMPANY BETWEEN JULY 19, 1996, AND AUGUST 20, 2001. THE DEFECT IS IN THE COMBINATION OF THE WELD-IT LIQUID TANK TRAILERS WHEN EQUIPPED WITH THE MODEL 86AR SINGLE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION.

Report Received Date 02/02/2004
NHTSA ID 04E006000
Consequence Summary THE SPRING BEAMS IN THIS SUSPENSION MAY FRACTURE WHICH IF THIS HAPPENS IN A TURNING MANEUVER, MAY CAUSE THE TRAILER TO ROLL OVER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR EVEN DEATH.
Corrective Action WELD-IT COMPANY WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE ALL THE 86AR SUSPENSIONS THAT ARE ON THE WELD-IT MANUFACTURED TRAILERS WITH A MODEL 22AR OR A MODEL 88, AT THE OWNER'S DISCREATION, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 19, 2004. 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 WELD-IT AT 323-263-7524 EXT. 16 FOR ASSISTANCE.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 89
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=04E006000)