OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
98E025000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
Reported Aug 12, 1998 · TELMA RETARDER, INC.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BRAKE RETARDERS FOR USE ON TRUCKS, BUSES, AND OTHER LARGE SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE LINKAGE CONNECTING THE RETARDER ROTOR TO THE SHAFT CAN BECOME DISTORTED OVER TIME CAUSING CERTAIN CONNECTING BOLTS TO FRACTURE.
Consequence
THE ROTOR AND CONNECTED DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS CAN SEPARATE COMPLETELY FROM THE RETARDER RESULTING IN LOSS OF DRIVE CAPABILITY AND CONTACT WITH THE PAVEMENT.
Remedy
TELMA WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH REPAIR KITS CONSISTING OF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW SHIMS, PRESSURE WASHERS, BOLTS, AND LOCKING PLATES ON THE RETARDER.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 17, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR KITS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TELMA AT 1-847-593-1098.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (-1888-327-4236).
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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