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NHTSA Campaign 02V127000

TRAILER HITCHES

Issued by LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC. · Reported May 3, 2002 · 5,886 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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 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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
LUFKIN DFV-IP 1992 5,886
LUFKIN DFV-IP 1993 5,886
LUFKIN DFV-IP 1994 5,886
LUFKIN FV-IP 1992 5,886
LUFKIN FV-IP 1993 5,886
LUFKIN FV-IP 1994 5,886
LUFKIN TFPL 1992 5,886
LUFKIN TFPL 1993 5,886
LUFKIN TFPL 1994 5,886
LUFKIN TFV-IP 1992 5,886
LUFKIN TFV-IP 1993 5,886
LUFKIN TFV-IP 1994 5,886
LUFKIN TFV-SEMI-I 1992 5,886
LUFKIN TFV-SEMI-I 1993 5,886
LUFKIN TFV-SEMI-I 1994 5,886

Source: NHTSA Campaign 02V127000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.