| Make : WABASH | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19991101 - 20000131 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V093000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000101 | Date Received by ODI: 20000327 | Date Added to Database: 20000329 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERITOR AUTOMOTIVE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 51 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILER AXLE SUSPENSIONS INSTALLED ON WABASH NATIONAL TRAILERS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT BRAKE CAMSHAFTS. THESE TRAILERS WILL NOT COMPLY WITH THE DECELERATION OR PARKING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
THE BRAKES WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THESE TRAILERS WILL ALSO HAVE DIMINISHED STOPPING DISTANCE PERFORMANCE AND REDUCED PARKING (HILL HOLDING) CAPABILITY. |
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Remedy:
THE TRAILER OWNERS (JB HUNT) WILL INSPECT THE AXLE SUSPENSIONS AND CORRECT THE BRAKE CAMSHAFT CONDITION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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