Mgm Brakes | NHTSA Recall #01E032000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E032000 by Mgm Brakes. Includes 1,888 affected units, MGM BRAKES/BRAKE ACTUATORS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: brake actuators manufactured by mgm brakes between september 1999 and may 14, 2001, part nos. 3230130 and 3832085. a shorter pushrod was used than specified for this model.

Corrective Action

Mgm brakes has notified its distributors and has begun replacing the brake actuators. parts are readily available and dealers will replace the actuators free of charge. owner notification began in june 2000. 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 mgm brakes at 704-547-7411.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E032000

Manufacturer: Mgm Brakes

Report Received Date: 2001-06-22T00:00:00

Subject: Mgm brakes/brake actuators

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 1,888

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: brake actuators manufactured by mgm brakes between september 1999 and may 14, 2001, part nos. 3230130 and 3832085. a shorter pushrod was used than specified for this model.

Consequence Summary: If the pushrod is shorter than this model regularly provides, in time this will cause premature brake wear, decreasing the trailer's braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Mgm brakes has notified its distributors and has begun replacing the brake actuators. parts are readily available and dealers will replace the actuators free of charge. owner notification began in june 2000. 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 mgm brakes at 704-547-7411.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-baii~96rb-s3ac

NHTSA ID: 01E032000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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