NHTSA-Equipment2011-03-24
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC — AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC
Hazard
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.
Remedy
BENDIX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND GUNITE WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GUNITE AT 1-812-962-5000 OR BENDIX AT 1-440-329-9000.
Affected count
64
Products
AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER
Official notice
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