| Make : STRICK | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19941001 - 19980128 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V121002 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19980829 | Date Added to Database: 19990111 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: STRICK CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: STRICK CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 45 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH MAXIBRAKE I ACTUATORS, TYPE 20, TYPE 24, TYPE 30, AND TYPE 36. THESE BRAKE ACTUATORS DO NOT HAVE AN OVERSTROKE INDICATOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKE OUTPUT IF THE BRAKES OR NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED OR WHEN IT IS USED WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTING MECHANISM. |
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Remedy:
MIDLAND WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A MODIFICATION KIT WHICH WILL MAKE THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLIANT. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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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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