Defect Investigation Detail

BEALL / TRAILERS / 1982

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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.===