| Make : STRAIGHTLINE | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19930301 - 19960228 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V006000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990215 | Date Received by ODI: 19990121 | Date Added to Database: 19990201 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: STRAIGHTLINE MANUF., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: STRAIGHTLINE MANUF., INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 256 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BY VARIOUS BUILDERS FOR STRAIGHTLINE MANUFACTURING. THE AXLES AND AXLE COMPONENTS CAN BEND AND EVEN BREAK ON SOME UNITS ALLOWING THE AXLE TO STRIKE THE FRAME CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AXLE AND AXLE ASSEMBLIES. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE AXLES COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL AND AXLE SPINDLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
STRAIGHTLINE WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING AXLES WITH NEW, REINFORCED AXLES. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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