Accuride Corporation | NHTSA Recall #11E008000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11E008000 by Accuride Corporation. Includes 179,202 affected units, AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Accuride is recalling certain gunite automatic slack adjusters manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011, sold for use as aftermarket equipment and sold and installed as original equipment in various heavy trucks. 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.

Corrective Action

Accuride will notify owners of record for the aftermarket equipment and dealers will replace any affected slack adjusters free of charge. accuride is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and notify vehicle owners of the recall. the safety recall began on april 5, 2011. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or accuride at 1-812-962-5000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11E008000

Manufacturer: Accuride Corporation

Report Received Date: 2011-02-25T00:00:00

Subject: Automatic slack adjuster

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 179,202

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Accuride is recalling certain gunite automatic slack adjusters manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011, sold for use as aftermarket equipment and sold and installed as original equipment in various heavy trucks. 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.

Consequence Summary: If the slack adjuster housing were to break, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster is attached would no longer function, causing the vehicle to have reduced braking capacity and, if mounted on the steer axle, the vehicle could pull to one side, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action: Accuride will notify owners of record for the aftermarket equipment and dealers will replace any affected slack adjusters free of charge. accuride is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and notify vehicle owners of the recall. the safety recall began on april 5, 2011. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or accuride at 1-812-962-5000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11E008000

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