Vehicle recall 95V249007 · April 30, 1996

1996 Timpte Trailer

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: dry bulk hopper and straight or level floor trailers equipped with eaton axles (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: 95V249007
Reported to NHTSA: April 30, 1996
Filed by: TIMPTE, INC.
Vehicles potentially affected: 120
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Recall 95V249007 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Timpte Trailer (1996): 1996

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