Dorsey Corporation | NHTSA Recall #93V133000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93V133000 by Dorsey Corporation. Includes 50 affected units, BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:ADJUSTERS:SLACK, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Improper installation of eaton automatic slack adjuster on eaton axles equipped with air operated s-cam brakes. The slack adjuster "fixed anchor bracket", which triggers the automatic brake adjustment, was improperly located. The improperly located anchor bracket can damage the automatic slack adjuster control arm and cause the slack adjuster to fail to perform the mechanical adjustment function for which it was designed.

Corrective Action

Remove the anchor bracket, inspect the slack adjuster, and replace it if damaged, install the anchor bracket in the proper location, and adjust the brakes.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93V133000

Manufacturer: Dorsey Corporation

Report Received Date: 1993-08-11T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:air:drum and shoe systems:adjusters:slack

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 50

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Improper installation of eaton automatic slack adjuster on eaton axles equipped with air operated s-cam brakes. The slack adjuster "fixed anchor bracket", which triggers the automatic brake adjustment, was improperly located. The improperly located anchor bracket can damage the automatic slack adjuster control arm and cause the slack adjuster to fail to perform the mechanical adjustment function for which it was designed.

Consequence Summary: Failure to correctly adjust the slack causes the brakesto become out-of-adjustment and results in reduced braking power, increasedstopping distances, and a possible accident.

Corrective Action: Remove the anchor bracket, inspect the slack adjuster, and replace it if damaged, install the anchor bracket in the proper location, and adjust the brakes.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-43df_xh92.bxr5

NHTSA ID: 93V133000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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