1993 FRUEHAUF ENDURO II Recall

Campaign:

93V144000 on 09/14/1993

Component:

Equipment:mechanical:jacks

Affected:

844

Defect:

Incorrect lubricant was used in the gear box of the inboard style support leg assembly and the gear ratio of the assembly results in diminishing the self-locking aspect of the unit. this causes the assembly to retract in an uncontrolled and unexpected manner.

Consequence:

The rapid, uncontrolled, and unexpected rotation of thesupport leg can result in injury to the operator of the support leg mechanism.

Correction:

Support legs will be replaced with legs that have the correct lubricant and conventional functions. a warning and operation instruction decal will be placed on the trailer and illustrated operation instructions will be provided.

Notes:

System: equipment; jacks.vehicle description: refrigerated van trailers with an inboard style, two speedmanual support leg.

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