Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
FAILURE
Manufacturer: West-Mark
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 87V154000.
Campaign 87V154000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
Summary of information from manufacturer:rockwell reported that models tn& tq trailer axles were not compatible with neway rc-122 suspension.loadsimposed upon those axles by the suspension were too great for successfuloperation during the life of the trailer.six final stage manufacturersutilizing the above combination conducted safety recalls.fruehauf alsoconducted a safety recall for similar reasons.eaton corporation nowstates that they are also concerned about this problem and will submit awarning letter on this subject in the near future.analysis:seven of the known manufacturers have conducted appropriatesafety recalls.two additional manufacturers are in communication with theoffice of chief counsel.three other manufacturers involved may be out ofbusiness.proposed action:upgrade to an ea.evaluate eaton's forthcoming letter.===
Vehicles under investigation
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.