Vehicle recall 93V181000 · November 8, 1993

1993 Fruehauf Trailer

Some trailers are missing cotter pins which lock the axle nut into position on the axle.

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

Summary: Some trailers are missing cotter pins which lock the axle nut into position on the axle.
Consequence: The missing cotter pin allows the axle nut to unscrewand come off the spindle resulting in the wheel assembly coming off the axlewhile the trailer is in motion. This could cause property damage, seriousinjury or death.
Remedy: Each wheel end will be inspected for missing cotter pin and, if a cotter pin is found missing, the trailer is to be removed from service and a wheel end assembly adjustment performed.
Notes: System: powertrain; axle assembly.vehicle description: refrigerated van trailers.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V181000
Reported to NHTSA: November 8, 1993
Filed by: FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Owner notification: September 30, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 43
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Axle assembly

Recall 93V181000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Fruehauf Trailer (1993): 1993

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