Heil Trailer International | NHTSA Recall #11V229000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V229000 by Heil Trailer International. Includes 16 affected units, AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER/ACCURIDE/GUNITE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kalyn is recalling certain model year 2011 12tsab, 12tsaf, kdp, kshrg, lbo and mhu100 flatbed trailers manufactured from january 2011, through march 2011 and equipped with gunite automatic 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.

Corrective Action

Kalyn will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. the safety recall began on march 30, 2011. owners may contact gunite at 1-855-857-8645.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V229000

Manufacturer: Heil Trailer International

Report Received Date: 2011-04-12T00:00:00

Subject: Automatic slack adjuster/accuride/gunite

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 16

Details

MFR Campaign Number: EWR282

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kalyn is recalling certain model year 2011 12tsab, 12tsaf, kdp, kshrg, lbo and mhu100 flatbed trailers manufactured from january 2011, through march 2011 and equipped with gunite automatic 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.

Consequence Summary: Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Kalyn will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. the safety recall began on march 30, 2011. owners may contact gunite at 1-855-857-8645.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V229000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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