Trailer hitchesRecall 85V-073 · 1985 Lufkin Lufkin
LUFKIN IND., INC. recall 85V-073 covers 13 1985 Lufkin Lufkin for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on June 5, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V073000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
AN UNDERSIZED KING PIN WAS USED IN ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE TRAILER COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE AND CRASH OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
The fix
INSTALL CORRECT SIZE KING PIN.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HYDRAULIC DUMP TRAILERS.SYSTEM: FRONT SUSPENSION/KING PIN.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 model
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1985 to May 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.