Vehicle recall 95V249006 · April 30, 1996

1995 General Engine Long Logger

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

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: long logger trailers equipped with eaton axles, model EST230J. (see eaton campaign no. 95E039). 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. 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: 95V249006
Reported to NHTSA: April 30, 1996
Filed by: GENERAL TRAILER COMPANY
Vehicles potentially affected: 3
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Recall 95V249006 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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General Engine Long Logger (1995): 1995

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