Recall 05V485000 — SUSPENSION Defect in 2002-2002 LUFKIN TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 988 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V485000 |
| Manufacturer | LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 988 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VAN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TUTHILL TRAILER SUSPENSIONS, MODEL REYCO RS3162, THE BEAM/AXLE PIVOT CONNECTION JOINT IS MIS-ALIGNED CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY WITH THE TRAILER ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO WANDER.
Safety Consequence
A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR SHOULD THE TRAILER WANDER WITHOUT NOTICE.
Remedy
LUFKIN IS WORKING WITH TUTHILL TO NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AND PROVIDE FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TUTHILL AT 800-753-0025 OR LUFKIN AT 1-936-634-2211.
Related Recalls for LUFKIN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V127000 | 1994 LUFKIN TFV-IP | TRAILER HITCHES | 5,886 | |
| 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 |