OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
00X002000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Reported May 17, 2000 · MERITOR AUTOMOTIVE
Summary
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BRAKE CAMSHAFTS IN TRAILER AXLES. CERTAIN TRAILER AXLE ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECTLY INSTALLED BRAKE CAMSHAFTS.
Consequence
THESE TRAILER AXLES WILL HAVE DIMINISHED BRAKING AND PARKING CAPABILITY SINCE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED BRAKE CAMSHAFTS CANNOT ACTUATE THE BRAKE ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL END.
Remedy
MERITOR HAS OUTLINED AN INSPECTION METHOD WHEREBY THE OWNERS CAN VERIFY THAT THEIR VEHICLE AXLES HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH THE CORRECT CAMSHAFT.
Notes
MERITOR HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE PROGRAM TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE POTENTIAL BRAKE CAMSHAFT PROBLEM. OWNERS CAN CONTACT MERITOR AT 1-419-674-5265 TO OBTAIN THE INSPECTION OUTLINE.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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