NHTSA recall campaign
92V178000
ManufacturerFRUEHAUF CORPORATIONReported1992-12-04Affected139 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE MAIN BUNK RECTANGULAR TUBING AT THE END OF THE CORNER GUSSETS CAN DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS.
Risk
THE CRACKS COULD DEVELOP INTO A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THEBUNK AND RESULT IN LOSS OF THE CARGO WHICH COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONALINJURY, AND AN ACCIDENT IF LOSS OF CARGO OCCURRED ON A HIGHWAY.
Manufacturer remedy
A NEW, REDESIGNED REPLACEMENT BUNK WILL BE SUPPLIED.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →