StructureRecall 92V-178 · 1987–1992 Fruehauf Logging Trailer
FRUEHAUF CORPORATION recall 92V-178 covers 139 1987–1992 Fruehauf Logging Trailer for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on December 4, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V178000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE MAIN BUNK RECTANGULAR TUBING AT THE END OF THE CORNER GUSSETS CAN DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS.
The risk
THE CRACKS COULD DEVELOP INTO A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THEBUNK AND RESULT IN LOSS OF THE CARGO WHICH COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONALINJURY, AND AN ACCIDENT IF LOSS OF CARGO OCCURRED ON A HIGHWAY.
The fix
A NEW, REDESIGNED REPLACEMENT BUNK WILL BE SUPPLIED.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: LOGGING TRAILERS, ALSO KNOWN AS BUNKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.