SuspensionRecall 05V-485 · 2002 Lufkin Trailer
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 05V-485 covers 988 2002 Lufkin Trailer for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V485000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN VAN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TUTHILL TRAILER SUSPENSIONS, MODEL REYCO RS3162, THE BEAM/AXLE PIVOT CONNECTION JOINT IS MIS-ALIGNED CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY WITH THE TRAILER ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO WANDER.
The risk
A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR SHOULD THE TRAILER WANDER WITHOUT NOTICE.
The fix
LUFKIN IS WORKING WITH TUTHILL TO NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AND PROVIDE FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TUTHILL AT 800-753-0025 OR LUFKIN AT 1-936-634-2211.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.