Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V193000 Reported June 15, 2001

General engines/axle weld

Q: What is recall 01V193000?

NHTSA recall 01V193000 was issued by General Engines Company, Inc. on June 15, 2001. It addresses: General engines/axle weld. The recall affects approximately 98 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

General Engines Company, Inc. · N/A · 98 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V193000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

General Engines Company, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 15, 2001

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized General Engines Company, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01V193000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V193000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V193000?

NHTSA recall 01V193000 was issued by General Engines Company, Inc. on June 15, 2001. It addresses: General engines/axle weld. The recall affects approximately 98 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Engines Company, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V193000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.