Recall Detail
KELSEY HAYES / KELSEY HAYES / 9999
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Record Id: 30159 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: KELSEY HAYES |
| Recalled Component Id: 000004180000009259000000325 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: KELSEY HAYES | Model Year: 9999 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 84E002000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | Manufacturer That Filed Report: KELSEY-HAYES COMPANY |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Jan, 01 1983 | End date of Manufacturing: Dec, 01 1983 |
| Report For : E | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 113 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Jan, 16 1984 | Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : KELSEY-HAYES | Report Received Date: Dec, 04 1984 |
| Record Creation date : Feb, 28 1984 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect Summary : Open electrical circuit in wire supplying current which activates the electric brakes is caused by fatigue of lead wire. | Consequence Summary: |
| Corrective Summary : Repair kits will be available to upgrade vehicles in the field. repair work will be handled by local dealers or kelsey axle and brake field service representatives. repair work will consist of a new magnet (and attached lead in wires) and magnet arm assembly. | Recall Notes: Vehicle category: fifth wheel commercial trailers equipped with axles having agross weight rating of 4,500 lbs.system: brakes, electric.consequences of defect: the effect of this open circuit is a progressivereduction in the braking capability of the trailer. if failure occurs, thehydraulic brake system of the tow vehicle will remain intact and is capable ofproviding substantial braking of the combination vehicle.poor brakeperformance, which is more likely to occur in vehicles in severe commercialservice, could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident. |
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