Defect Investigation Detail

BENSON / FLAT BED TRAILER / 1997

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE00037 Vehicale/Equipment Name: BENSON
Vehicale/Equipment Model: FLAT BED TRAILER Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1997
Component Name: STRUCTURE Manufacturer's Name: BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Date Opened: Sep, 12 2000 Date Closed: Feb, 06 2001
Subject: CROSS-MEMBER WELDS CRACK Summary: Allege crqacking of front cross-member welds.thise cracks are not readily observable and if allowed to propagate, may ultimately reult in a catastrophic failure of the trailer frame.