Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
TRAILER AXLE CRACKING
Action number
PE01017
Opened
May 10, 2001
Closed
Jul 5, 2001
Outcome
Recall 01V221000
Manufacturer: REMTEC INC.
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 01V221000.
Read the recall: what is defective and the free fix →What NHTSA is examining
Allegedly, the axle suspension system and high center of gravity of these semi-trailer tankers is comtributing to handling/stability issues and axle cracking.
Vehicles under investigation
1996 Remtec Inc. Five Tanker Trailer1997 Remtec Inc. Five Tanker Trailer1998 Remtec Inc. Five Tanker Trailer1999 Remtec Inc. Five Tanker Trailer2000 Remtec Inc. Five Tanker Trailer2001 Remtec Inc. Five Tanker Trailer
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.