Fruehauf 1991–1993 Equipment recall
Recalled September 9, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V144000 · Fruehauf
Hazard
THE RAPID, UNCONTROLLED, AND UNEXPECTED ROTATION OF THESUPPORT LEG CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OF THE SUPPORT LEG MECHANISM.
Remedy
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.
Units
844 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Fruehauf ENDURO II · Fruehauf ENDURO III
Manufacturer(s)
FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →