Fruehauf Corporation | NHTSA Recall #77V060000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 77V060000 by Fruehauf Corporation. Includes 20 affected units, STRUCTURE:TAILGATE ASSEMBLY:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The railift lift gates incorporate a chain anchor assembly that has the bolt hole drilled too close to the outer edge. It is possible that the bolt holding the lift gate chain, which in turn holds the lift gate in the proper position, could pull through the anchor assembly, allowing the lift gate to drop.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the chain anchor assembly, without charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 77V060000

Manufacturer: Fruehauf Corporation

Report Received Date: 1977-04-28T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:tailgate assembly:hinge and attachments

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 20

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The railift lift gates incorporate a chain anchor assembly that has the bolt hole drilled too close to the outer edge. It is possible that the bolt holding the lift gate chain, which in turn holds the lift gate in the proper position, could pull through the anchor assembly, allowing the lift gate to drop.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the chain anchor assembly, without charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-z49i-2j7n-vkbt

NHTSA ID: 77V060000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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