4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1986-07-31
Description
Longer brake lines required for these trailers affected brake release time which exceeded the maximum allowed by fmvss 121. Consequence of defect: trailers do not comply with fmvss 121.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace brake release valve with correct quick release valve.
Notes
System: brake lines/fmvss 121.vehicle description: commercial highway freight trailers 53 ft. Long.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1986-12-30
Description
Pro-par axles could crack at or near neway axle adapter welds which connect the axle adapter to the axle. Consequence of defect: vehicle handling will be impaired.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace rc 122 weld on axle adapters with rc 122 bolt on adapters.
Notes
System: suspension/axle.vehicle description: trailers with neway rubber ride rc 122 series suspensionson fruehauf pro-par axles.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
Posted on: 1986-12-18
Description
The air actuated brake s cam roller may fracture affecting efficiency of brake system at wheel location of fracture. Consequence of defect: trucks do not comply with requirements of fmvss 121.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace s cam rollers.
Notes
System: s cam.vehicle description: highway freight trailers with pro par axle/brake assemblies.
DEFECT #4 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 1986-11-14
Description
Drawbar eye of tandem axle converter gear dolly may fracture. (this pertains only to dolly of the second or trailing unit in the train configurations). Consequence of defect: trailing unit could separate, and become a traffic hazard.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Repair and/or replace drawbar eye on converter gear dolly.
Notes
System: converter gear dolly. Vehicle description: commercial highway freight trailers.