Fruehauf Fruehauf 1972
Model Fruehauf made in 1972 by Fruehauf got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and suspension.
Model 1972
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 73V070000 | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 100 | MFR | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | 03/26/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||||
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| Notes | Fruehauf campaign no n/a.trailer.possibility that trailer was fitted withair brake chambers that incorporated a design which allowed loosening ofmounting nuts, which create air line fitting breakage and general loosening ofbrake system securement fasteners.if this condition exists it could producecomplete failure of the air braking system.(correct by inspecting and reworkwhere necessary). | |||||||||||||||
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| 72V046000 | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | from 03/01/1971 to 02/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 86 | 03/10/1972 | MFR | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | 02/18/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Hopper type grain haul semi-trailers.possibility of incomplete welding ofcombination spring seat and radius rod bracket to axle beam, could causecracking and under continued use could subsequently cause radius rodattachments to break loose.if this occurs on both seats of axle, axleassembly will come loose from trailer.(correct by inspecting and completingwelds and/or replacing where necessary.) | |||||||||||||||
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| 72V141000 | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | to 01/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 85 | MFR | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | 06/01/1972 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Trailer.manfd.since 1965.possibility that axle spindle mayfracture inarea between bearings, causing wheel and tire assemblies to come loose fromvehicle.(correct by inspecting and replacing with new improved axle.) | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| EA88024 | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | 02/25/1988 | 06/05/1989 | AXLE NUTS | ||
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