Fruehauf Fruehauf 1977
Model Fruehauf made in 1977 by Fruehauf got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and unknown or other.
Model 1977
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 - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V051000 | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 140 | 04/27/1977 | MFR | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | 04/12/1977 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 121 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. the s121 bogie control air brake system was installed in such a way that the rear axle air control bypassed the front skid control air modulator valve. improper installation would allow the rear axle to lock up in a panic stop. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will reroute the brake air control lines to the rear axle of the bogie through the front skid control air system to comply with the safety standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: freight trailers.system: service brakes; air piping, rear axle.consequences of defect: if the rear axle locks up, loss of vehicle control andan accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V160000 | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | from 04/01/1976 to 11/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 47 | 09/28/1978 | MFR | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | 07/19/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The runner link assemblies of the liftgate could fail due to fatigue. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the runner link assembly on all affected vehicles free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: equipment; liftgate.consequences of defect: runner link assembly failure could result in productfailure and personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||