Fruehauf Fruehauf 1986

Model Fruehauf made in 1986 by Fruehauf got 2 investigations as well as 4 recalls. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1986

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM
86V163000FRUEHAUF CORPORATIONfrom 09/01/1986 to 09/01/1986V (Vehicle)39412/22/1986MFRFRUEHAUF CORPORATION12/12/198612/18/1986571121
Defect SummaryThe air actuated brake s cam roller may fracture affecting efficiency of brake system at wheel location of fracture. consequence of defect: trucks do not comply with requirements of fmvss 121.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace s cam rollers.
NotesSystem: s cam.vehicle description: highway freight trailers with pro par axle/brake assemblies.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
86V102000FRUEHAUF CORPORATIONfrom 04/01/1986 to 06/01/1986V (Vehicle)7709/11/1986MFRFRUEHAUF CORPORATION07/29/198607/31/1986571121
Defect SummaryLonger brake lines required for these trailers affected brake release time which exceeded the maximum allowed by fmvss 121. consequence of defect: trailers do not comply with fmvss 121.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace brake release valve with correct quick release valve.
NotesSystem: brake lines/fmvss 121.vehicle description: commercial highway freight trailers 53 ft. long.
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
86V169000FRUEHAUF CORPORATION to 01/01/1986V (Vehicle)14412/15/1986ODIFRUEHAUF CORPORATION12/17/198612/30/1986
Defect SummaryPro-par axles could crack at or near neway axle adapter welds which connect the axle adapter to the axle. consequence of defect: vehicle handling will be impaired.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace rc 122 weld on axle adapters with rc 122 bolt on adapters.
NotesSystem: suspension/axle.vehicle description: trailers with neway rubber ride rc 122 series suspensionson fruehauf pro-par axles.
TRAILER HITCHES
86V150000FRUEHAUF CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1986 to 05/01/1986V (Vehicle)25011/05/1986MFRFRUEHAUF CORPORATION11/07/198611/14/1986
Defect SummaryDrawbar eye of tandem axle converter gear dolly may fracture. (this pertains only to dolly of the second or trailing unit in the train configurations). consequence of defect: trailing unit could separate, and become a traffic hazard.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryRepair and/or replace drawbar eye on converter gear dolly.
NotesSystem: converter gear dolly. vehicle description: commercial highway freight trailers.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SUSPENSION
EA89004FRUEHAUF CORPORATION11/15/198801/05/1990TRAILING ARM
 There is no summary currently available
EA88024FRUEHAUF CORPORATION02/25/198806/05/1989AXLE NUTS
 There is no summary currently available