NU VAN 1993–2000 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled March 8, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V028001 · NU VAN
Hazard
LOSS OF THE TRAILER INCREASES THE RISK OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OR A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SAFETY CHAINS, "DANGER" AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATORS AT THE COUPLER AND INSIDE OF THE TRUCK CAB.
Units
363 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AUTO TRANSPORT SEMI-TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH STINGER STEERING AND FONTAINE CUSTOM DUTY FIFTH WHEEL COUPLERS. A TRAILER CAN BECOME UN-COUPLED WITHOUT BEING RELEASED BY THE DRIVER OR OPERATOR.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SAFETY CHAINS, "DANGER" AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATORS AT THE COUPLER AND INSIDE OF THE TRUCK CAB.
Product
NU VAN 109475DBLCH · NU VAN NVC75102
Manufacturer(s)
NU VAN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →