General Engines Company, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by General Engines Company, Inc. in 2001. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 15, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

GENERAL ENGINES/AXLE WELD

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FLATBED (LOWBED) TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH RIDEWELL MODEL 240 AIR-RIDE SUSPENSIONS. THE RIDWELL AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION TO AXLE CONNECTION WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED.

NHTSA ID: 01V193000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 98

Consequence Summary:

THIS WELD CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE AXLE TO DISCONNECT FROM THE SUSPENSION SADDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS AND IF A REPAIR IS NECESSARY, WILL ARRANGE AND PAY FOR THE REPAIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 2000. 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 GENERAL ENGINES AT 1-800-257-8163.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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