Fruehauf Trailer recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Fruehauf Trailer, covering 10,785 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Fruehauf Trailer recalls by model year
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Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
- What is wrong
- On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part nos. 110700 and 110800, there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring. The recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve.
- Risk
- Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle is in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to customers free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sealco at 602‑253‑1007 or wabash at 765‑771‑5404.
Recall number 03V314000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
- What is wrong
- An inner wheel bearing cone may be missing on some of these trailers.
- Risk
- Without an inner bearing cone, the wheel uses the oil seal as the inner load support. Under this load, the oil seal deteriorates causing the oil contained in the wheel cavity to seep and the brake drum to restand drag on the brake lining. Dragging brakes can cause inadvertent or erratic braking and/or overheating of the brake drum which, in contacting the seeping oil can start a fire in the affected wheel assembly.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect all brake components and the axle spindle for any damage or excessive wear. Dealers will replace and repair as required.
Recall number 95V121000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The roadside from axle emergency side brake hose routed from the brake relay valve to the brake chamber can rub the nt suspension stabilizer frame bracket. This can cause abrasion and wear on the hose which can lead to cracking or rupture.
- Risk
- If rupture of the brake hose occurs while the trailer is in motion, the emergency spring brakes will apply suddenly without prior warning to the vehicle operator, which could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Inspect the front axle brake hoses for possible rubbing. If either of the two front axle hoses are rubbing, immediately take the trailer out of service until the unit can be repaired. The inspection/repair can be performed either by the owner or by an authorized fruehauf dealer. Detailed repair instructions will be mailed to owners.
Recall number 94V153000 · Recall details
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Some trailers are missing cotter pins which lock the axle nut into position on the axle.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 93V181000 · Recall details
Questions about the Fruehauf Trailer recalls
How do I check if my Fruehauf Trailer has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Fruehauf Trailer have?
4, covering service brakes, air, suspension and power train.
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