Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FRUEHAUF
Model Of Vehicle
ENDURO III
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
93V144000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer
Effect Of Defect
The Rapid, Uncontrolled, And Unexpected Rotation Of Thesupport Leg Can Result In Injury To The Operator Of The Support Leg Mechanism.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fruehauf Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
844
Date Owners Notified
19930923
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fruehauf Corporation
Date Report Received
19930909