Service brakes, air: antilockRecall 02V-081 · 2000–2001 Tuff Lugg Trailer
TUFF/LUGG EQUIPMENT MANUF. recall 02V-081 covers 87 2000–2001 Tuff Lugg Trailer for a service brakes, air: antilock problem, reported to NHTSA on March 21, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V081000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.