Recall 83E015000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Master Cylinder

NHTSA recall 83E015000 · announced October 3, 1983 · Atwood · 7,472 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.