| Make : FOSTER | Model : HYDRAULIC TRAILER | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 20000101 - 20000815 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V269000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000928 | Date Received by ODI: 20000913 | Date Added to Database: 20000914 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: B. FOSTER & COMPANY, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: B. FOSTER & COMPANY, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 422 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EQUIPMENT AND HYDRAULIC TRAILERS. U-BOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE LEAF SPRINGS TO THE AXLE BEAM WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE AXLE TO MISALIGN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
FOSTER WILL INSTRUCT OWNER TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTED AND ADJUSTMENT WILL BE COMPLETED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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