Lufkin Tfv-ip 1993

Model Tfv-ip made in 1993 by Lufkin got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .

Model 1993

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TRAILER HITCHES
02V127000LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.from 01/01/1992 to 04/30/1994V (Vehicle)588611/24/2004MFRLUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.05/03/200205/14/2002
Defect SummarySome steel kingpins supplied by custom forge, for use on certain van trailers, have been determined to possess inadequate heat treatment.
Consequence SummaryComplete fracture of the kingpin can occur resulting in detachment of the kingpin from a trailer and unintended separation of tractor and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the trailers to verify the kingpin brand and heat lot and determine if the kingpin is cracked. customers will be advised to remove from service any trailers discovered to have cracked kingpins. owner notification is began november 24, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lufkin at 1-800-324-3812.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).