Lufkin Recall 02V127000: Trailer Hitches

NHTSA recall 02V127000 · announced May 3, 2002 · filed by Lufkin Industries, Inc. · 5,886 units affected

The problem

SOME STEEL KINGPINS SUPPLIED BY CUSTOM FORGE, FOR USE ON CERTAIN VAN TRAILERS, HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO POSSESS INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT.

The 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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1992 Lufkin Dfv-ip
• 1993 Lufkin Dfv-ip
• 1994 Lufkin Dfv-ip
• 1992 Lufkin Fv-ip
• 1993 Lufkin Fv-ip
• 1994 Lufkin Fv-ip
• 1992 Lufkin Tfpl
• 1993 Lufkin Tfpl
• 1994 Lufkin Tfpl
• 1992 Lufkin Tfv-ip
• 1993 Lufkin Tfv-ip
• 1994 Lufkin Tfv-ip
• 1992 Lufkin Tfv-semi-i
• 1993 Lufkin Tfv-semi-i
• 1994 Lufkin Tfv-semi-i

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.