1993 Fruehauf Trailer recall: axle assembly
Fruehauf Corporation reported this safety recall on November 8, 1993. It covers about 43 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 43
- reported
- Nov 8, 1993
- owners notified
- Sep 30, 1993
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
Affected vehicles
- Fruehauf Trailer 1993 1993
Questions about recall 93V181000
Is there a recall on the 1993 Fruehauf Trailer axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 93V181000, reported on November 8, 1993, covers about 43 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 93V181000?
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.
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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