Defect Description For Recall
Great Lakes Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2002-2007 Trailers, Equipped With The Msqr 5000 Differential Pressure Regulator/Quick Release Valve Device Manufactured By Air Brake Systems. The Msqr 5000 Does Not Contain The Requisite Antilock Brake System Or Warning Light And Thus Fails To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 121, “Air Brake Systems.” See The Above List For The Models Included In The Recall.
Make Of Vehicle
GREAT LAKES
Model Of Vehicle
CRIB DROP
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
11V512000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
Effect Of Defect
The Purpose Of The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) For Air Brake Systems, No. 121, Is To Insure Safe Braking Performance Under Normal And Emergency Conditions. The Msqr 5000, Which Was Installed In The Trailers Subject To The Recall To Satisfy Fmvss No. 121’S Abs Requirements, Does Not Meet The Definition Of An Abs As Required By Fmvss No. 121. Also, The Trailers Do Not Have A Light To Warn The Operator Of An Abs MalfunCTIon As Required By Fmvss No. 121 These Deficiencies Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Great Lakes Will Notify Owners And Will Replace The Unit With A Compliant One, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During January 2012. Owners May Contact Great Lakes At 1-920-842-2012.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
226
Date Owners Notified
20111228
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc.
Date Report Received
20111013
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121