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NHTSARecalled Mar 8, 2000 · #00V028001

NUVAN/FIFTH WHEEL COUPLERS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. LOSS OF THE TRAILER INCREASES THE RISK OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OR A CRASH.

Product details

Product
NUVAN/FIFTH WHEEL COUPLERS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
NU VAN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL SAFETY CHAINS, "DANGER" AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATORS AT THE COUPLER AND INSIDE OF THE TRUCK CAB.

View the official CPSC notice