1998 NU VAN 109475DBLCH Recall

Campaign:
00V028001 on 03/28/2000
Component:
Trailer hitches
Manufactured:
06/30/1993 - 02/01/2000
Affected:
363
Defect:
Vehicle description: auto transport semi-trailers equipped with stinger steering and fontaine custom duty fifth wheel couplers. a trailer can become un-coupled without being released by the driver or operator.
Consequence:
Loss of the trailer increases the risk of personal property or a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install safety chains, "danger" and operating instructions for the operators at the coupler and inside of the truck cab.
Notes:
Owner notification began on june 1, 2000.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 nuvan at 1-800-487-1734.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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