Recalls › 83E015000

NHTSA recall 83E015000 · Equipment

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Reported Oct 3, 19837,472 vehicles affectedATWOOD MOBILE PRODUCTSBuilt Oct 1, 1982 – Apr 1, 1983

The defect

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.

The remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

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.