Recall 02V127000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 1992-1994 LUFKIN TFV-IP
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,886 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V127000 |
| Manufacturer | LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,886 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1992 LUFKIN TFPL, 1992 LUFKIN FV-IP, 1992 LUFKIN DFV-IP, 1992 LUFKIN TFV-IP, 1992 LUFKIN TFV-SEMI-I, 1993 LUFKIN TFV-SEMI-I, 1993 LUFKIN TFPL, 1993 LUFKIN FV-IP, 1993 LUFKIN TFV-IP, 1993 LUFKIN DFV-IP, 1994 LUFKIN TFV-IP, 1994 LUFKIN TFPL, 1994 LUFKIN TFV-SEMI-I, 1994 LUFKIN FV-IP, 1994 LUFKIN DFV-IP
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Defect Description
SOME STEEL KINGPINS SUPPLIED BY CUSTOM FORGE, FOR USE ON CERTAIN VAN TRAILERS, HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO POSSESS INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for LUFKIN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V485000 | 2002 LUFKIN TRAILER | SUSPENSION | 988 | |
| 85V073000 | 1985 LUFKIN LUFKIN | TRAILER HITCHES | 13 | |
| 72V136000 | 1972 LUFKIN THD2 | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 22 | |
| 72V129000 | 1963 LUFKIN LUFKIN | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 34 | |
| 71V150000 | 1971 LUFKIN MODEL 1 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 712 | |
| 02V139007 | 2000 LUFKIN TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 3,475 | |
| 03V370000 | 2001 LUFKIN TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1,876 |