NHTSA Recall 11V216000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V216000; Date: Apr. 1, 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 Great Dane Reefer; 2011 Great Dane Semi Van
Component: Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters:automatic
Manufactured by: Great Dane Limited Partnership
Affected Units:: 56
Recall Summary:
Great dane is recalling certain model year 2011 semi van and reefer trailers manufactured from October 15, 2010, through January 31, 2011 and equipped with gunite automatic air brake 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:
Great dane will notify owners and accuride/gunite will conduct the remedy for this campaign and replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. The safety recall began no April 20, 2011. Owners may contact accuride 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: Apr 20, 2011
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