NHTSA Recall 93V144000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V144000; Date: Sep. 9, 1993
The rapid, uncontrolled, and unexpected rotation of thesupport leg can result in injury to the operator of the support leg mechanism.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Fruehauf Enduro Ii; 1992 Fruehauf Enduro Ii; 1993 Fruehauf Enduro Ii; 1991 Fruehauf Enduro Iii; 1992 Fruehauf Enduro Iii; 1993 Fruehauf Enduro Iii
Component: Equipment:mechanical:jacks
Manufactured by: Fruehauf Corporation
Affected Units:: 844
Recall Summary:
Incorrect lubricant was used in the gear box of the inboard style support leg assembly and the gear ratio of the assembly results in diminishing the self-locking aspect of the unit. This causes the assembly to retract in an uncontrolled and unexpected manner.
How to Fix:
Support legs will be replaced with legs that have the correct lubricant and conventional functions. A warning and operation instruction decal will be placed on the trailer and illustrated operation instructions will be provided.
Recall Notes:
System: equipment; jacks. Vehicle description: refrigerated van trailers with an inboard style, two speedmanual support leg.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 23, 1993
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