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1992 Lufkin TFV-IPProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1992 Lufkin TFV-IP, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 25, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Lufkin TFV-IP has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1992 Lufkin TFV-IP recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 02V-127 · May 3, 2002 · 5,886 vehicles

Risk. COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE KINGPIN CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN DETACHMENT OF THE KINGPIN FROM A TRAILER AND UNINTENDED SEPARATION OF TRACTOR AND TRAILER, INCREASING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lufkin.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other TFV-IP year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the TFV-IP median. How we score

'92'93'94
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Lufkin TFV-IP, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Semi-Trailer Side Underride GuardsDP24004 · closed Mar 28, 2025
    No recall
In owners' words

What TFV-IP owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TRACTOR TRAILER TURNS LEFT ACROSS HIGHWAY. 2000 FORD TAURUS STRIKES LEFT SIDE OF 1992 LUFKIN TRAILER, UNDERRIDES THE TRAILER, SEVERELY COMPROMISING THE OCCUPANT CAPSULE. SIDE UNDERRIDE INJURES AT LEAST 1900 PEOPLE PER YEAR, KILLING AT LEAST 77 PER YEAR, LIKELY MUCH HIGHER. A SIMPLE GUARD ALONG THE…
Complaint 10281721 · Aug 25, 2009

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