NHTSA Recall 02V081000: Antilock (service brakes)
TUFF/LUGG EQUIPMENT MANUF. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 87 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Tuff Lugg Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V081000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK |
| Report received | March 21, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain hopper bottom farm trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the suspension on these trailers is not equipped with an anti-lock brake system (ABS) as required by the standard.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Dealers will install an ABS system on these trailers. Owner notification began february 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuff/lugg at 1-866-672-5592.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V081000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.