| Make : TUFF LUGG | Model : TRAILER | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20000101 - 20011231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V081000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20020321 | Date Added to Database: 20020326 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TUFF/LUGG EQUIPMENT MANUF. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TUFF/LUGG EQUIPMENT MANUF. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 87 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN HOPPER BOTTOM FARM TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE SUSPENSION ON THESE TRAILERS IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ABS SYSTEM ON THESE TRAILERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 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 TUFF/LUGG AT 1-866-672-5592. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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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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