NHTSA Recall 02V127000: Trailer hitches
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,886 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Lufkin Dfv-Ip.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V127000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | May 3, 2002 |
| Owner notification | November 24, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Some steel kingpins supplied by custom forge, for use on certain van trailers, have been determined to possess inadequate heat treatment.
Safety risk
Complete fracture of the kingpin can occur resulting in detachment of the kingpin from a trailer and unintended separation of tractor and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the trailers to verify the kingpin brand and heat lot and determine if the kingpin is cracked. Customers will be advised to remove from service any trailers discovered to have cracked kingpins. Owner notification is began november 24, 2004. 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 lufkin at 1-800-324-3812.
Notes
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 02V127000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lufkin Dfv-Ip | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
| Lufkin Fv-Ip | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
| Lufkin Tfpl | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
| Lufkin Tfv-Ip | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
| Lufkin Tfv-Semi-I | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
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.