NHTSA Recall 01V193000: Suspension

GENERAL ENGINES COMPANY, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on June 15, 2001, covering an estimated 98 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Eager Beaver 35GSL.

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2000

owners notified (October 27)

NHTSA campaign	01V193000
Component	SUSPENSION
Report received	June 15, 2001
Owner notification	October 27, 2000
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: flatbed (lowbed) trailers equipped with ridewell model 240 air-ride suspensions. The ridwell air-ride suspension to axle connection was improperly welded.

Safety risk

This weld can fail allowing the axle to disconnect from the suspension saddle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V193000

Make and model	Model years
Eager Beaver 35GSL	1999, 2000
Eager Beaver 50GSL	1999, 2000
Eager Beaver 60GSL	1999, 2000

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.