Recall 11V488000: 2010–2011 Transcraft Platform

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 3, 2011
Vehicles affected
290
Models
1
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

Transcraft is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 platform semi-trailers manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.

The risk

Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Transcraft will notify owners and the slack adjusters will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on september 27, 2011. Owners may contact accuride at 1-812-962-5000 or transcraft at 1-877-489-9020.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Affected vehicles

  • 2010 Transcraft Platform
  • 2011 Transcraft Platform

Details

NHTSA campaign
11V488000
Manufacturer
TRANSCRAFT CORPORATION
Owner letters
Sep 27, 2011
Components
Service brakes, air:slack adjusters:automatic (Brakes)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology