| Components - Details | |
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| NHTSA Action Number: PE87008 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: BEALL |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: TRAILERS | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1982 |
| Component Name: SUSPENSION | Manufacturer's Name: BEALL TRANSLINER OF OREGN |
| Date Opened: Dec, 15 1986 | Date Closed: Apr, 15 1987 |
| Subject: FAILURE | Summary: Summary of information from manufacturer:rockwell reported that models tn& tq trailer axles were not compatible with neway rc-122 suspension.loadsimposed upon those axles by the suspension were too great for successfuloperation during the life of the trailer.six final stage manufacturersutilizing the above combination conducted safety recalls.fruehauf alsoconducted a safety recall for similar reasons.eaton corporation nowstates that they are also concerned about this problem and will submit awarning letter on this subject in the near future.analysis:seven of the known manufacturers have conducted appropriatesafety recalls.two additional manufacturers are in communication with theoffice of chief counsel.three other manufacturers involved may be out ofbusiness.proposed action:upgrade to an ea.evaluate eaton's forthcoming letter.=== |
