Atwood Mobile Products | NHTSA Recall #83E015000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 83E015000 by Atwood Mobile Products. Includes 7,472 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER:PISTONS:CUPS:SPRI, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Adjusting springs of the brake shoe assembly deteriorate in service due to unsatisfactory material and may reach the failure point. Deterioration is accelerated by contact with salt water.

Corrective Action

Brake manufacturer is supplying trailer owners with new adjusting springs at no cost and will reimburse owner for installation at cost up to a maximum of $15.00 per axle upon return of the original springs.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 83E015000
Report Received Date: 1983-10-03T00:00:00
Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:master cylinder:pistons:cups:spri
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 7,472

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Adjusting springs of the brake shoe assembly deteriorate in service due to unsatisfactory material and may reach the failure point. Deterioration is accelerated by contact with salt water.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Brake manufacturer is supplying trailer owners with new adjusting springs at no cost and will reimburse owner for installation at cost up to a maximum of $15.00 per axle upon return of the original springs.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-aj7i_z9b6-7wf5
NHTSA ID: 83E015000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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