Recall 00V028001: Nu van technology, inc.

Report received

Mar 8, 2000

Manufacturer

Nu van technology, inc.

Potentially affected

363vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.