4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Posted on: 2002-09-03
Description
On certain trailers equipped with bendix sr-2, sr-4, and sr-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (i/e valve) component of the affected valves can separate from the valve's metal insert. Air can be trapped by a separated i/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.
Consequence
This condition can result in the affected vehicles being unable to apply the trailer parking/emergency spring brakes during parking in the event of a trailer supply line failure. Unintended rollaway could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death to the vehicle occupant or any bystanders.
Corrective Action
Bendix will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. 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 bendix at 440-329-9000 or strick at 704-436-2441.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2001-07-02
Description
Vehicle description: 28' van trailers supplied to motor cargo, inc. Cracks have occurred in the crossmembers above the suspension.
Consequence
The axle and suspension assembly could out from under the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace cracked crossmembers above the suspension; the vertical member at the rear of the suspension beam will be fully welded to the beam and rear frame; and the i crossmember at the front of the suspension will be replaced with a tube. Owner notification began may 29, 2001. 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 strick at 1-215-949-3600.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Posted on: 1999-01-11
Description
Vehicle description: trailers equipped with maxibrake i actuators, type 20, type 24, type 30, and type 36. These brake actuators do not have an overstroke indicator. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
This condition can lead to reduced brake output if the brakes or not properly adjusted or when it is used without an automatic brake adjusting mechanism.
Corrective Action
Midland will provide owners with a modification kit which will make the brake system compliant.
Notes
Midland is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall.owner notification began during april 1998.owners who do not receive the free modification kit within a reasonable time should contact midland-grau at 1-316-365-6911 or orion at 1-315-768-8101.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 1998-06-03
Description
Vehicle description: trailers equipped with antilock braking system (abs) electronic control units (ecu) for over-the-road trailer applications. The cover seal (o-ring) may have been improperly installed in certain easy-stop trailer abs electronic control units. An incorrectly installed seal could permit water to enter the ecu causing a fault to develop. This will cause the vehicle's trailer abs warning lamp to illuminate immediately when the water contacts the board, deactivating all or part of the abs.
Consequence
If the warning lamp signal is ignored for a period of time, corrosion can develop eventually leaking to a complete loss of ecu function. The service brakes would continue to be fully functional.
Corrective Action
Rockwell is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will replace the ecu on these trailers.
Notes
Rockwell is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall and owner notification began december 12, 1997.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 rockwell at 1-810-435-8001. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto sfety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.