Lufkin Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V127000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V127000 by Lufkin Industries, Inc.. Includes 5,886 affected units, LUFKIN/KING PIN, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Some steel kingpins supplied by custom forge, for use on certain van trailers, have been determined to possess inadequate heat treatment.

Corrective Action

Dealers 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V127000

Manufacturer: Lufkin Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-05-03T00:00:00

Subject: Lufkin/king pin

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 5,886

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Some steel kingpins supplied by custom forge, for use on certain van trailers, have been determined to possess inadequate heat treatment.

Consequence Summary: Complete 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 Action: Dealers 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-46pq.u6p8-kyv5

NHTSA ID: 02V127000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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