Recall
Timpte Grain Trailer — 06V247000
NHTSA ID
06V247000
Make
Timpte
Model
Grain Trailer
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2006-07-11
Component
SUSPENSION
Units Affected
68
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.