Lufkin Trailer 2002
Model Trailer made in 2002 by Lufkin got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, suspension.
Model 2002
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 - ABS WARNING LIGHT | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V370000 | LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/01/2001 to 03/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1876 | MFR | LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/03/2003 | 10/10/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu). if the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the power switch shorts, it can result in an over-current condition in the ecu and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bendix will provide a remedy kit and detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. 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 bendix at 1-800-478-1793 or lufkin at 936-634-2211. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V485000 | LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 988 | 11/11/2005 | MFR | LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/18/2005 | 10/18/2005 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain van trailers equipped with tuthill trailer suspensions, model reyco rs3162, the beam/axle pivot connection joint is mis-aligned causing excessive play with the trailer allowing the trailer to wander. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle crash can occur should the trailer wander without notice. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Lufkin is working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. the recall began on november 11, 2005. owners may contact tuthill at 800-753-0025 or lufkin at 1-936-634-2211. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||