Recall 03V167000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC Defect in 2000-2003 CRANE LET2
RECALL This recall affects up to 130 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V167000 |
| Manufacturer | CRANE CARRIER COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 130 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2000 CRANE LWT, 2000 CRANE LE, 2000 CRANE LET, 2000 CRANE COE, 2000 CRANE LET-2, 2000 CRANE LDT2, 2000 CRANE LDT, 2000 CRANE LCF, 2001 CRANE LCF, 2001 CRANE LET-2, 2001 CRANE LET, 2001 CRANE LDT2, 2001 CRANE COE, 2001 CRANE LWT, 2001 CRANE LE, 2001 CRANE LDT, 2002 CRANE LDT, 2002 CRANE LET-2, 2002 CRANE LET, 2002 CRANE LCF, 2002 CRANE LWT, 2002 CRANE LE, 2002 CRANE LDT2, 2002 CRANE COE, 2003 CRANE LET2, 2003 CRANE LE, 2003 CRANE LDT2, 2003 CRANE LCF, 2003 CRANE LWT, 2003 CRANE LET, 2003 CRANE LDT, 2003 CRANE COE
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, BRAKING PERFORMANCE WILL BE INHIBITED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V602000 | 2022 CRANE LET2 | STEERING | 391 | |
| 21V996000 | 2020 CRANE LET2 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 25 | |
| 21V656000 | 2020 CRANE LET2 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 94 | |
| 21V166000 | 2020 CRANE LET2 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH | 298 | |
| 17V525000 | 2015 CRANE LET2 | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 61 | |
| 15V314000 | 2011 CRANE COE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 630 | |
| 14V531000 | 2013 CRANE LDT2 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 11 | |
| 14V124000 | 2011 CRANE LET2 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 561 | |
| 12V043000 | 2009 CRANE LET2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | |
| 11V234000 | 2011 CRANE LET2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC | 73 |