2002 LUFKIN TRAILER Recalls (2)

Campaign:

03V370000 on 10/09/2003

Component:

Service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light

Manufactured:

12/31/2000 - 03/30/2002

Affected:

1,876

Defect:

On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu). if the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.

Consequence:

If the power switch shorts, it can result in an over-current condition in the ecu and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.

Correction:

Bendix will provide a remedy kit and detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. 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 bendix at 1-800-478-1793 or lufkin at 936-634-2211.

Notes:

Also, customers can 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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Campaign:

05V485000 on 10/17/2005

Component:

Suspension

Affected:

988

Defect:

On certain van trailers equipped with tuthill trailer suspensions, model reyco rs3162, the beam/axle pivot connection joint is mis-aligned causing excessive play with the trailer allowing the trailer to wander.

Consequence:

A vehicle crash can occur should the trailer wander without notice.

Correction:

Lufkin is working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. the recall began on november 11, 2005. owners may contact tuthill at 800-753-0025 or lufkin at 1-936-634-2211.

Notes:

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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