Battle Motors, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V234000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V234000 by Battle Motors, Inc.. Includes 73 affected units, AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER/ACCURIDE/GUNITE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Crane carrier is recalling certain model year 2010-2011dr, let2,oet, ws, and model year 2010 ldt2 cab and chassis utility vehicles manufactured from october 26, 2010, through march 18, 2011 and equipped with gunite automatic air brake 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

Crane carrier will notify owners and accuride/gunite will conduct the remedy for this campaign and replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. the safety recall began on april 26, 2011. owners may contact accuride at 1-800-677-3786 or crane carrier at 1-918-832-7305.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V234000

Manufacturer: Battle Motors, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-04-13T00:00:00

Subject: Automatic slack adjuster/accuride/gunite

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 73

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Crane carrier is recalling certain model year 2010-2011dr, let2,oet, ws, and model year 2010 ldt2 cab and chassis utility vehicles manufactured from october 26, 2010, through march 18, 2011 and equipped with gunite automatic air brake 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: Crane carrier will notify owners and accuride/gunite will conduct the remedy for this campaign and replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. the safety recall began on april 26, 2011. owners may contact accuride at 1-800-677-3786 or crane carrier at 1-918-832-7305.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V234000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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