ClearVin Free Recalls Check by Make and Model

Below are all the recalls for a specific make and model for the indicated year. This gives you all recalls related to this model and the details of each recall.

1977 fruehauf fruehauf

Recall No.
78V227000
Report Receipt Date:
Oct 17, 1978
Component(s):
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

SUMMARY

THE PISTON IN THE ANTILOCK VALVE COULD STICK DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUID CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY COLLECT IN THE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. CONSEQUENTLY, NO AIR WOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS NORMALLY SUPPLIED BY THIS VALVE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A "NO BRAKE" CONDITION ON THE AFFECTED AXLE(S). THIS FAILURE WOULD CONSTITUTE A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".

CONSEQUENCE

No Data

REMEDY

VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, ANTILOCK AIR VALVES WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

NOTES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FREIGHT AND TANK TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; ANTILOCK AIR VALVES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT.

Recall No.
78V160000
Report Receipt Date:
Jul 19, 1978
Component(s):
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUMMARY

THE RUNNER LINK ASSEMBLIES OF THE LIFTGATE COULD FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE.

CONSEQUENCE

No Data

REMEDY

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RUNNER LINK ASSEMBLY ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE.

NOTES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; LIFTGATE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: RUNNER LINK ASSEMBLY FAILURE COULD RESULT IN PRODUCTFAILURE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Recall No.
77V051000
Report Receipt Date:
Apr 12, 1977
Component(s):
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)

SUMMARY

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE S121 BOGIE CONTROL AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE REAR AXLE AIR CONTROL BYPASSED THE FRONT SKID CONTROL AIR MODULATOR VALVE. IMPROPER INSTALLATION WOULD ALLOW THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK UP IN A PANIC STOP.

CONSEQUENCE

No Data

REMEDY

THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE BRAKE AIR CONTROL LINES TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE BOGIE THROUGH THE FRONT SKID CONTROL AIR SYSTEM TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD.

NOTES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FREIGHT TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR PIPING, REAR AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE REAR AXLE LOCKS UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

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