Recall
Nu Van 109475dblch — 00V028001
NHTSA ID
00V028001
Make
Nu Van
Model
109475dblch
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
2000-03-08
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
363
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SAFETY CHAINS, "DANGER" AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATORS AT THE COUPLER AND INSIDE OF THE TRUCK CAB.