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2025 Fruehauf Composite problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1)

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Safety recalls (1)

Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2023-08-25 · campaign 23V602000 · 528 vehicles

Defect: Fruehauf Inc. (Fruehauf) is recalling certain 2025 Composite trailers equipped with Tire Pilot Plus tire pressure regulation systems (TPRS). All 8 tires may experience a loss of tire pressure while driving faster than 45 mph.

Risk: Tire pressure loss while driving can cause a loss of stability and control or tire tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Fruehauf will work with equipment manufacturer to replace and reactivate the Tire Pilot Plus system. Owner notification letters were mailed January 25, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Fruehauf customer service at 1-270-282-0605.

What owners report

2026-08-31 · Service Brakes · 🔥 fire

“summitt trucking, llc purchased 100 2025 fruehauf dry vans in 2023. within the first two weeks of taking delivery, we had one of them burn to the ground. we have had two more subsequently burn to the ground. fruehauf has refused to properly address these issues. of note, we originally ordered hendrickson suspensions, but the trailers were delivered…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.