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United States 02V081000

TUFF/LUGG EQUIPMENT MANUF.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR — TUFF/LUGG/FMVSS 121/ABS · March 21, 2002

The problem

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.

What owners should do

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.

Units 87

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