Recalls: 1993 - FRUEHAUF - ENDURO II

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V144000 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
  Recall Date: 09/15/1993

  Summary:
  INCORRECT LUBRICANT WAS USED IN THE GEAR BOX OF THE INBOARD STYLE SUPPORT LEG ASSEMBLY AND THE GEAR RATIO OF THE ASSEMBLY RESULTS IN DIMINISHING THE SELF-LOCKING ASPECT OF THE UNIT. THIS CAUSES THE ASSEMBLY TO RETRACT IN AN UNCONTROLLED AND UNEXPECTED MANNER.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
  
  Consequence:
  THE RAPID, UNCONTROLLED, AND UNEXPECTED ROTATION OF THESUPPORT LEG CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OF THE SUPPORT LEG MECHANISM.
  
  Remedy:
  SUPPORT LEGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH LEGS THAT HAVE THE CORRECT LUBRICANT AND CONVENTIONAL FUNCTIONS. A WARNING AND OPERATION INSTRUCTION DECAL WILL BE PLACED ON THE TRAILER AND ILLUSTRATED OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED.