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SevereNHTSA·11V194000·Announced 2011-03-25

Brenner Trailer Recall: Brake Slack Adjuster Housing May Break

Brenner Tank is recalling 2011 trailers because a casting defect in the brake slack adjuster housing could cause it to 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

Brenner Tank, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 Brenner trailers manufactured between November 23, 2010, and February 25, 2011. The recall addresses a defect in the service brakes, specifically the automatic slack adjusters.

The defect is caused by an incomplete "knitting" of the iron during the casting process, which can result in inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing. This weakness could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads. If the housing breaks, the wheel brake attached to that slack adjuster will no longer function, reducing the vehicle's overall braking capacity. If the defect is on the steer axle, the vehicle could pull to one side, potentially resulting in a crash.

Owners should contact Brenner Tank at 1-920-922-5020 to arrange for free repairs. The safety recall began on April 11, 2011. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
BRENNER TRAILER
Brand
BRENNER
Manufacturer
BRENNER TANK, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
125

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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