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Vehicle recall 01V193000 · June 15, 2001

Eager Beaver 35GSL, 50GSL and 1 more model

Vehicle description: flatbed (lowbed) trailers equipped with ridewell model 240 air-ride suspensions.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Vehicle description: flatbed (lowbed) trailers equipped with ridewell model 240 air-ride suspensions. The ridwell air-ride suspension to axle connection was improperly welded.
Consequence
This weld can fail allowing the axle to disconnect from the suspension saddle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the trailers and if a repair is necessary, will arrange and pay for the repair. Owner notification began October 27, 2000. 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 general engines at 1-800-257-8163.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
01V193000
Reported to NHTSA
June 15, 2001
Filed by
GENERAL ENGINES COMPANY, INC.
Owner notification
October 27, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected
98
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension
Recall 01V193000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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