Defect Description For Recall
Kalyn Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 12Tsab, 12Tsaf, Kdp, Kshrg, Lbo And Mhu100 Flatbed Trailers Manufactured From January 2011, Through March 2011 And Equipped With Gunite Automatic Slack Adjusters. 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
KALYN
Model Of Vehicle
12TSAF
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V229000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic
Effect Of Defect
Slack Adjusters With This Flow Notch Could Crack Under Normal Braking Conditions Causing Loss Of Braking Which Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Kalyn Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Replace The Subject Slack Adjusters Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On March 30, 2011. Owners May Contact Gunite At 1-855-857-8645.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Heil Trailer International
Start Of Manufacture
20010101
End Of Manufacture
20110331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16
Date Owners Notified
20110330
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kalyn/Siebert
Date Report Received
20110412
Make Campaign Number
EWR282