| Make : DORSEY | Model : DGTH-45 | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19921201 - 19930101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V133000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930803 | Date Received by ODI: 19930811 | Date Added to Database: 19930813 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DORSEY CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 50 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF EATON AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER ON EATON AXLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR OPERATED S-CAM BRAKES. THE SLACK ADJUSTER "FIXED ANCHOR BRACKET", WHICH TRIGGERS THE AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTMENT, WAS IMPROPERLY LOCATED. THE IMPROPERLY LOCATED ANCHOR BRACKET CAN DAMAGE THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER CONTROL ARM AND CAUSE THE SLACK ADJUSTER TO FAIL TO PERFORM THE MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE TO CORRECTLY ADJUST THE SLACK CAUSES THE BRAKESTO BECOME OUT-OF-ADJUSTMENT AND RESULTS IN REDUCED BRAKING POWER, INCREASEDSTOPPING DISTANCES, AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REMOVE THE ANCHOR BRACKET, INSPECT THE SLACK ADJUSTER, AND REPLACE IT IF DAMAGED, INSTALL THE ANCHOR BRACKET IN THE PROPER LOCATION, AND ADJUST THE BRAKES. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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