Accuride Automatic Slack Adjusters Recalled for Potential Brake Housing Failure
Accuride is recalling certain automatic slack adjusters installed in heavy trucks because the housing may break, reducing braking capacity.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could result in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Accuride Corporation is recalling certain Gunite automatic slack adjusters manufactured between October 15, 2010, and January 31, 2011. These parts were sold as aftermarket equipment and installed as original equipment in various heavy trucks. The recall began on April 5, 2011.
The defect involves an incomplete "knitting" of the iron during the casting process, which can result in inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing. Under normal operating loads, the housing could break at the handle. If this occurs, the wheel brake attached to the slack adjuster would no longer function, causing reduced braking capacity. If the part is mounted on the steer axle, the vehicle could pull to one side, potentially resulting in a crash.
Accuride will notify owners of record for the aftermarket equipment, and dealers will replace any affected slack adjusters free of charge. Accuride is working with vehicle manufacturers to identify and notify vehicle owners. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or Accuride at 1-812-962-5000.
The recalled product
- Product
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC recall
- Manufacturer
- ACCURIDE CORPORATION
- Category
- Vehicle — Brake Components
- Affected units
- 179,202
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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