Fruehauf Logging Trailer Recall 92V178: Structure

NHTSA campaign 92V178, reported December 4, 1992, 139 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 92V178FRUEHAUF CORPORATION

Component: STRUCTURE
Problem: THE MAIN BUNK RECTANGULAR TUBING AT THE END OF THE CORNER GUSSETS CAN DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS.
Risk: THE CRACKS COULD DEVELOP INTO A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THEBUNK AND RESULT IN LOSS OF THE CARGO WHICH COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONALINJURY, AND AN ACCIDENT IF LOSS OF CARGO OCCURRED ON A HIGHWAY.
Remedy: A NEW, REDESIGNED REPLACEMENT BUNK WILL BE SUPPLIED.
Notes: SYSTEM: STRUCTURE.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: LOGGING TRAILERS, ALSO KNOWN AS BUNKS.

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