NHTSA Recall 11V191000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V191000; Date: Mar. 24, 2011
Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Utility Vs2ra
Component: Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters:automatic
Manufactured by: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 105
Recall Summary:
Utility trailer is recalling certain model year 2011 vs2ra heavy duty trucks, manufactured from December 2010 through March 2011, equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.
How to Fix:
Utility trailer will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2011. Owners may contact gunite at 1-800-677-3786.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 21, 2011
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