Recall 05V485000: Lufkin industries, inc.

Report received

Oct 18, 2005

Manufacturer

Lufkin industries, inc.

Potentially affected

988vehicles

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

On certain van trailers equipped with tuthill trailer suspensions, model reyco rs3162, the beam/axle pivot connection joint is mis-aligned causing excessive play with the trailer allowing the trailer to wander.

Possible consequence

A vehicle crash can occur should the trailer wander without notice.

Remedy

Lufkin is working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. The recall began on november 11, 2005. Owners may contact tuthill at 800-753-0025 or lufkin at 1-936-634-2211.