NHTSA Recall 93V181000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V181000; Date: Nov. 8, 1993
The missing cotter pin allows the axle nut to unscrewand come off the spindle resulting in the wheel assembly coming off the axlewhile the trailer is in motion. This could cause property damage, seriousinjury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Fruehauf Trailer
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Fruehauf Corporation
Affected Units:: 43
Recall Summary:
Some trailers are missing cotter pins which lock the axle nut into position on the axle.
How to Fix:
Each wheel end will be inspected for missing cotter pin and, if a cotter pin is found missing, the trailer is to be removed from service and a wheel end assembly adjustment performed.
Recall Notes:
System: powertrain; axle assembly. Vehicle description: refrigerated van trailers. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 30, 1993
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