Vehicle recall 86V169000 · December 17, 1986

1983-1986 Fruehauf Fruehauf

Pro-par axles could crack at or near neway axle adapter welds which connect the axle adapter to the axle.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Pro-par axles could crack at or near neway axle adapter welds which connect the axle adapter to the axle. Consequence of defect: vehicle handling will be impaired.
Remedy: Replace rc 122 weld on axle adapters with rc 122 bolt on adapters.
Notes: System: suspension/axle.vehicle description: trailers with neway rubber ride rc 122 series suspensionson fruehauf pro-par axles.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 86V169000
Reported to NHTSA: December 17, 1986
Filed by: FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Owner notification: December 15, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected: 144
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 86V169000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Fruehauf Fruehauf (1983-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983

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