General Engines Company, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by General Engines Company, Inc. in 1996. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 30, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT SPINDLE:KNUCKLE

NHTSA ID: 95V249006

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 3

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

EATON WILL USE PORTABLE ULTRASONIC TESTING EQUIPMENT TO INSPECT EACH SUSPECT TRAILER AXLE. TRAILER AXLES CONTAINING DEFECTIVE SPINDLES WILL BE REPLACED WITH EQUIVALENT AXLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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