Fruehauf Fruehauf 1976
Model Fruehauf made in 1976 by Fruehauf got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (suspension). There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 1976
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 - DISC - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V227000 | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | from 08/01/1976 to 08/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 663 | 12/08/1978 | ODI | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | 10/17/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The piston in the antilock valve could stick due to exposure to high concentrations of fluid contaminants that may collect in the trailer braking system. consequently, no air would be delivered to the brake chambers normally supplied by this valve. this would result in a no brake condition on the affected axle(s). this failure would constitute a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Vehicle will be inspected and, if necessary, antilock air valves will be replaced without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: freight and tank trailers.system: service brakes; antilock air valves.consequences of defect: loss of braking capability could result in a vehicleaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V181000 | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 165 | 11/18/1976 | MFR | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | 11/09/1976 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 121 | ||||||
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| Notes | Fruehauf campaign no n/a.commercial highway freight trailer.possibilitythat wagner s121 bogie control brake system was installed in such a way therear axle air control bypassed the front skid control air modulator valve.this resulted in a condition whereby the front axle incorporated the anti-lockfeature while the rear axle did not.the braking application on both axlesremained functional.(correct by inspecting and rerouting brake air controllines to properly include anti-lock features).heavy truck. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| EA88024 | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | 02/25/1988 | 06/05/1989 | AXLE NUTS | ||
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