1992 LUFKIN FV-IP

1 recalls — 0 complaints

02V127000 May 3, 2002
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
SOME STEEL KINGPINS SUPPLIED BY CUSTOM FORGE, FOR USE ON CERTAIN VAN TRAILERS, HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO POSSESS INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT.
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 A... Read more
5,886 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

LUFKIN FV-IP — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LUFKIN FV-IP across all model years (1992–1994).

3 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LUFKIN FV-IP — Year by Year

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1993 1 0 View
1992 (current) 1 0

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