Ausco Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01E055000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E055000 by Ausco Products, Inc.. Includes 3,262 affected units, AUSCO/TRAILER BRAKE ACTUATOR, component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: trail'r brak'r electric over hydraulic brake actuator for trailers under 26,000 pounds, part nos. 78089, tb-800, tb-800-1, tb-1200, and tb-1200-1, sizes 800 psi and 1200 psi, shipped between august 1, 1999, and october 11, 2001. the card holding the brushes for the dc motor may absorb moisture due to humidity and warp causing the motor to fail to function.

Corrective Action

Ausco products will notify is distributors and customers and replace the trail'r brak'r units free of charge. owner notification began october 25, 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 ausco products at 1-800-253-2860.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E055000

Manufacturer: Ausco Products, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-10-18T00:00:00

Subject: Ausco/trailer brake actuator

Component: Service Brakes, Electric

Potentially Affected Units: 3,262

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: trail'r brak'r electric over hydraulic brake actuator for trailers under 26,000 pounds, part nos. 78089, tb-800, tb-800-1, tb-1200, and tb-1200-1, sizes 800 psi and 1200 psi, shipped between august 1, 1999, and october 11, 2001. the card holding the brushes for the dc motor may absorb moisture due to humidity and warp causing the motor to fail to function.

Consequence Summary: This condition will cause a complete loss of braking function in the trailer without warning, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, serious injury, or death.

Corrective Action: Ausco products will notify is distributors and customers and replace the trail'r brak'r units free of charge. owner notification began october 25, 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 ausco products at 1-800-253-2860.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01E055000

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