NHTSA recall 04E010000 · Equipment
Service brakes, air › Slack adjusters
The defect
Standard ½" greasable clevis pins for use between the slack adjuster and the brake chamber pushrod, part nos. 80321 and 80322. these pins can also be used in certain trailer gauge kits, part nos. 16362 and 16382. this batch of clevis pins were heat treated between september 23 and december 2, 2003, to obtain a case hardness. the clevis pins can break and work its way out, making the brake inoperable.
The risk
Loss of brakes would increase the vehicle stopping distance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Mr. Safety check systems will notify its customers and replace the clevis pin free of charge. owner notification began january 5, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact safety check systems toll-free at 800-552-4696 or visit their website at www.safetychecksystems.com.