1992-1994 Lufkin DFV-Ip, Lufkin FV-Ip and others recall: trailer hitches

Lufkin Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 3, 2002. It covers about 5,886 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,886
reported: May 3, 2002
owners notified: Nov 24, 2004

Trailer hitches

What is wrong: Some steel kingpins supplied by custom forge, for use on certain van trailers, have been determined to possess inadequate heat treatment.
Risk: Complete fracture of the kingpin can occur resulting in detachment of the kingpin from a trailer and unintended separation of tractor and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the trailers to verify the kingpin brand and heat lot and determine if the kingpin is cracked. Customers will be advised to remove from service any trailers discovered to have cracked kingpins. Owner notification is began november 24, 2004. 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 lufkin at 1‑800‑324‑3812.

Recall number 02V127000

Affected vehicles

Lufkin DFV-Ip 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994
Lufkin FV-Ip 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994
Lufkin TFPL 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994
Lufkin TFV-Ip 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994
Lufkin TFV-Semi-I 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994

Questions about recall 02V127000

Is there a recall on the 1992-1994 Lufkin DFV-Ip, Lufkin FV-Ip and others trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 02V127000, reported on May 3, 2002, covers about 5,886 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V127000?

Dealers will inspect the trailers to verify the kingpin brand and heat lot and determine if the kingpin is cracked. Customers will be advised to remove from service any trailers discovered to have cracked kingpins. Owner notification is began november 24, 2004. 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 lufkin at 1‑800‑324‑3812.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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