Mr. Safety Check Systems, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04E010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E010000 by Mr. Safety Check Systems, Inc.. Includes 2,268 affected units, SAFETY CHECK SYSTEMS/BRAKE CLEVIS PIN BREAKS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Standard ?" greasable clevis pins for use between the slack adjuster and the brake chamber pushrod, part nos. 80321 and 80322. these pins can also be used in certain trailer gauge kits, part nos. 16362 and 16382. this batch of clevis pins were heat treated between september 23 and december 2, 2003, to obtain a case hardness. the clevis pins can break and work its way out, making the brake inoperable.

Corrective Action

Mr. Safety check systems will notify its customers and replace the clevis pin free of charge. owner notification began january 5, 2004. 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 safety check systems toll-free at 800-552-4696 or visit their website at www.safetychecksystems.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E010000

Manufacturer: Mr. Safety Check Systems, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-02-05T00:00:00

Subject: Safety check systems/brake clevis pin breaks

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 2,268

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Standard ?" greasable clevis pins for use between the slack adjuster and the brake chamber pushrod, part nos. 80321 and 80322. these pins can also be used in certain trailer gauge kits, part nos. 16362 and 16382. this batch of clevis pins were heat treated between september 23 and december 2, 2003, to obtain a case hardness. the clevis pins can break and work its way out, making the brake inoperable.

Consequence Summary: Loss of brakes would increase the vehicle stopping distance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Mr. Safety check systems will notify its customers and replace the clevis pin free of charge. owner notification began january 5, 2004. 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 safety check systems toll-free at 800-552-4696 or visit their website at www.safetychecksystems.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2xck_2xkx.r3mc

NHTSA ID: 04E010000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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