| Make : NU VAN | Model : 109475DBLCH | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19930701 - 20000202 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V028001 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000601 | Date Received by ODI: 20000308 | Date Added to Database: 20000329 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NU VAN TECHNOLOGY, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NU VAN TECHNOLOGY, INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 363 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF THE TRAILER INCREASES THE RISK OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OR A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SAFETY CHAINS, "DANGER" AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATORS AT THE COUPLER AND INSIDE OF THE TRUCK CAB. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO 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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