Vehicle recall 95V249003 · December 22, 1995
1996 Utility TS2CHE
These axles consist of a steel tubular center section and forged steel spindles that are welded to each end of the tube.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- These axles consist of a steel tubular center section and forged steel spindles that are welded to each end of the tube. Either spindle can contain a circumferential crack through a portion of its cross section.
- Consequence
- This crack can reduce the effective service life of the spindle and cause the spindle to fracture during normal vehicle operation increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Eaton will use portable ultrasonic testing equipment to inspect each suspect trailer axle. Trailer axles containing defective spindles will be replaced with equivalent axles.
- Notes
- System: suspension; i-beam; front spindle.vehicle description: curtain-sided flatbed trailers equipped with eaton axles, models EST225J, EST230J, and ESR230J. (see eaton campaign no. 95E039).note: 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 eaton at 1-616-342-3239. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V249003
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 22, 1995
- Filed by
- UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Utility TS2CHE (1996): 1996
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