Fruehauf Trailer 1993
Model Trailer made in 1993 by Fruehauf got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, air.
Model 1993
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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| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V181000 | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | from 01/01/1993 to 03/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 43 | 09/30/1993 | MFR | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | 11/08/1993 | 11/16/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some trailers are missing cotter pins which lock the axle nut into position on the axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The missing cotter pin allows the axle nut to unscrewand come off the spindle resulting in the wheel assembly coming off the axlewhile the trailer is in motion. this could cause property damage, seriousinjury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Each wheel end will be inspected for missing cotter pin and, if a cotter pin is found missing, the trailer is to be removed from service and a wheel end assembly adjustment performed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: powertrain; axle assembly.vehicle description: refrigerated van trailers.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V153000 | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | from 05/01/1993 to 04/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 1212 | 08/09/1994 | MFR | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | 08/11/1994 | 08/19/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The roadside from axle emergency side brake hose routed from the brake relay valve to the brake chamber can rub the nt suspension stabilizer frame bracket. this can cause abrasion and wear on the hose which can lead to cracking or rupture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If rupture of the brake hose occurs while the trailer is in motion, the emergency spring brakes will apply suddenly without prior warning to the vehicle operator, which could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspect the front axle brake hoses for possible rubbing. if either of the two front axle hoses are rubbing, immediately take the trailer out of service until the unit can be repaired. the inspection/repair can be performed either by the owner or by an authorized fruehauf dealer. detailed repair instructions will be mailed to owners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; air systems; lines; hose; non-metallic.vehicle description: dry-freight van semi-trailers equipped with nt air ride suspensions.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agree upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact fruehauf at 1-810-948-1428. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||