Some steel kingpins supplied by custom forge, for use on certain van trailers, have been determined to possess inadequate heat treatment.
1992-1994 · 3 model years
Lufkin TFV-IP Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Lufkin TFV-IP across 3 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1992 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 1
TFV-IP complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common TFV-IP problems
Lufkin TFV-IP recalls 1
Latest TFV-IP complaints
Tractor trailer turns left across highway. 2000 Ford taurus strikes left side of 1992 lufkin trailer, underrides the trailer, severely compromising the occupant capsule. Side underride injures at least 1900 people per year, killing at least 77 per year, likely much higher. A simple guard along the sides of trailers would prevent compromise of the occupant capsule in impacts at speeds otherwise survivable. The guard can be covered in such a manner that it improves the fuel efficiency, more than offsetting any loss of fuel efficiency due to extra weight, and saves more money than the cost of the guard itself. *Tr
Questions about the Lufkin TFV-IP
Which Lufkin TFV-IP years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1992 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1992 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Lufkin TFV-IP problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Lufkin TFV-IP have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Lufkin TFV-IP model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data