NHTSA Campaign 06V247000

SUSPENSION

Issued by TIMPTE, INC. · Reported Jul 11, 2006 · 68 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND SUSPENSIONS, THE SUSPENSION BEAM CASTING MAY HAVE A CRACK AT THE INBOARD, UPPER FLANGE NEAR THE SHOCK MOUNT.

Consequence

AS THE BEAM CRACK GROWS, THE SUSPENSION MAY LOSE ALIGNMENT. THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES IN DRIVING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

HOLLAND IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E059000) AND WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS BY USING A DRY MAGNETIC PARTICLE METHOD. UNITS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BEAM AXLE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HOLLAND AT 1-616-396-6501 OR TIMPTE TRAILER AT 1-402-367-3056.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
TIMPTE GRAIN TRAILER 2006 68

Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V247000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.