Defect Description For Recall
Accuride Is Recalling Certain Gunite Automatic Slack Adjusters Manufactured From October 15, 2010, Through January 31, 2011, Sold For Use As Aftermarket Equipment And Sold And Installed As Original Equipment In Various Heavy Trucks. 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.
Make Of Vehicle
GUNITE
Model Of Vehicle
AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
11E008000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic
Effect Of Defect
If The Slack Adjuster Housing Were To Break, The Wheel Brake To Which The Slack Adjuster Is Attached Would No Longer FunCTIon, Causing The Vehicle To Have Reduced Braking Capacity And, If Mounted On The Steer Axle, The Vehicle Could Pull To One Side, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Accuride Will Notify Owners Of Record For The Aftermarket Equipment And Dealers Will Replace Any Affected Slack Adjusters Free Of Charge. Accuride Is Working With The Vehicle Manufacturers To Identify And Notify Vehicle Owners Of The Recall. The Safety Recall Began On April 5, 2011. Owners May Contact Their Vehicle Manufacturer Or Accuride At 1-812-962-5000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Accuride Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
179202
Date Owners Notified
20110405
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Accuride Corporation
Date Report Received
20110225