Recall 93V144000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER Defect in 1991-1993 FRUEHAUF ENDURO III

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RECALL This recall affects up to 844 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 93V144000
Manufacturer FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Vehicles Affected 844
Component EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

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