OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
83E015000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Reported Oct 3, 1983 · ATWOOD MOBILE PRODUCTS
Summary
ADJUSTING SPRINGS OF THE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY DETERIORATE IN SERVICE DUE TO UNSATISFACTORY MATERIAL AND MAY REACH THE FAILURE POINT. DETERIORATION IS ACCELERATED BY CONTACT WITH SALT WATER.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
BRAKE MANUFACTURER IS SUPPLYING TRAILER OWNERS WITH NEW ADJUSTING SPRINGS AT NO COST AND WILL REIMBURSE OWNER FOR INSTALLATION AT COST UP TO A MAXIMUM OF $15.00 PER AXLE UPON RETURN OF THE ORIGINAL SPRINGS.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCK TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SPRINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE ADJUSTING SPRING CAN RESULT IN THE LOSSOF BRAKING ABILITY; LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.NOTE: OWNERS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO USE TRAILERS UNTIL THE SPRINGS HAVE BEENREPLACED.
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