Fruehauf Corporation | NHTSA Recall #93V144000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93V144000 by Fruehauf Corporation. Includes 844 affected units, EQUIPMENT:JACKS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Incorrect lubricant was used in the gear box of the inboard style support leg assembly and the gear ratio of the assembly results in diminishing the self-locking aspect of the unit. This causes the assembly to retract in an uncontrolled and unexpected manner.
Corrective Action
Support legs will be replaced with legs that have the correct lubricant and conventional functions. A warning and operation instruction decal will be placed on the trailer and illustrated operation instructions will be provided.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 93V144000
Manufacturer: Fruehauf Corporation
Report Received Date: 1993-09-09T00:00:00
Subject: Equipment:jacks
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 844
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Incorrect lubricant was used in the gear box of the inboard style support leg assembly and the gear ratio of the assembly results in diminishing the self-locking aspect of the unit. This causes the assembly to retract in an uncontrolled and unexpected manner.
Consequence Summary: The rapid, uncontrolled, and unexpected rotation of thesupport leg can result in injury to the operator of the support leg mechanism.
Corrective Action: Support legs will be replaced with legs that have the correct lubricant and conventional functions. A warning and operation instruction decal will be placed on the trailer and illustrated operation instructions will be provided.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-dmqc.g9h6.ef59
NHTSA ID: 93V144000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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