Vehicle recall 93V218000 · December 15, 1993

1992-1993 Fruehauf Dump Trailer Chassis

Welds are missing on the rear chassis crossmember to the chassis centerbeam, to which a hitch for towing another dump trailer is attached.

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

Summary: Welds are missing on the rear chassis crossmember to the chassis centerbeam, to which a hitch for towing another dump trailer is attached.
Consequence: Hitch crossmember separation from the lead trailer whiletowing another dump trailer can result in an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect trailers and repair if necessary.
Notes: System: structure; frame; members and body.vehicle description: dump trailers.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agree 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 fruehauf service center at 1-313-948-1428. Also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline AT1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V218000
Reported to NHTSA: December 15, 1993
Filed by: FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Owner notification: December 13, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 49
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Frame and members

Recall 93V218000 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 Dump Trailer Chassis (1992-1993): 1993, 1992

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