| Make : TRAILMOBILE | Model : VAN | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20031028 - 20040604 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V288000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040624 | Date Received by ODI: 20040610 | Date Added to Database: 20040622 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRAILMOBILE CANADA LIMITED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRAILMOBILE CANADA LIMITED | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1224 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN VAN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIFIC BRAKE CHAMBER, THE CHAMBER HAS A PUSHROD LENGTH THAT IS SHORTER THAN RECOMMENDED. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING FORCE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXTENSION COUPLING ON THE BRAKE CHAMBER PUSHROD TO LENGTHEN IT TO THE RECOMMENDED DIMENSION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRAILMOBILE AT 1-800-823-3181, EXT. 223. |
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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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