Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trailers Equipped With A Specific Combination Of Reyco Suspension, Eaton Drive Axle, And Bendix Slack Adjusters, The Failure Of A Drive Axle Slack Adjuster To Automatically Adjust As Required To Compensate For Brake Wear, Will Cause An Out Of Adjustment Condition. If This Condition Occurs And Is Not Identified And Corrected Through Normal InspeCTIons And Maintenance, The Slack Adjuster Will Over-Rotate And May Contact The Suspension Lower Spring Saddle.
Make Of Vehicle
CRANE
Model Of Vehicle
COE
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
03V167000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic
Effect Of Defect
If This Occurs, Braking Performance Will Be Inhibited, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Crane Carrier Will Supply, At No Charge, Gunite Slack Adjusters And Installation InstruCTIons To Replace The Existing Bendix Slack Adjusters On The Drive Axle. The Installing Facility Will Be Reimbursed By Crane For One (1) Hour Labor Per Vehicle At Their Posted Labor Rate. Owner Notification Began On June 10, 2003. Owners Should Contact Crane At 1-918-832-7305.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Crane Carrier Company
Start Of Manufacture
20000616
End Of Manufacture
20030428
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
130
Date Owners Notified
20030610
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Crane Carrier Company
Date Report Received
20030501