Defect Description For Recall
Transcraft Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 And 2011 Platform Semi-Trailers Manufactured From October 15, 2010, Through January 31, 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
TRANSCRAFT
Model Of Vehicle
PLATFORM
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V488000
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
Transcraft Will Notify Owners And The Slack Adjusters Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On September 27, 2011. Owners May Contact Accuride At 1-812-962-5000 Or Transcraft At 1-877-489-9020.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Transcraft Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20101015
End Of Manufacture
20110131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
290
Date Owners Notified
20110927
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Transcraft Corporation
Date Report Received
20111003