Tuff/lugg Equipment Manuf. | NHTSA Recall #02V081000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V081000 by Tuff/lugg Equipment Manuf.. Includes 87 affected units, TUFF/LUGG/FMVSS 121/ABS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain hopper bottom farm trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the suspension on these trailers is not equipped with an anti-lock brake system (abs) as required by the standard.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install an abs system on these trailers. owner notification began february 5, 2002. 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 tuff/lugg at 1-866-672-5592.