| Make : LUFKIN | Model : FV-IP | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19920101 - 19940430 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V127000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20020503 | Date Added to Database: 20020514 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 5886 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SOME STEEL KINGPINS SUPPLIED BY CUSTOM FORGE, FOR USE ON CERTAIN VAN TRAILERS, HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO POSSESS INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT. |
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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. |
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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. LUFKIN HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A METHOD OF KINGPIN REPLACEMENT FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY OR JUNE 2002. 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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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