I Know Lionel, and the powers to be are aware of these issues. What really bugs me is their silence on all these issues over the years. Admit there's an issue, say we are looking into it. Tell us if you are going to do something or not. PLEASE. Communication and honesty would go a long way in restoring my faith in Lionel.
I think these trucks are here to stay and since it's so easy to remove and replace these couplers from off the trucks. It would be easy if Lionel were to offer new couplers. I can see that happening. Will it? who knows.