1993 Dorsey DGTH-45 recall: slack adjusters
Dorsey Trailers, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 11, 1993. It covers about 50 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 50
- reported
- Aug 11, 1993
- owners notified
- Aug 3, 1993
Service brakes, air: slack adjusters
- What is wrong
- Improper installation of eaton automatic slack adjuster on eaton axles equipped with air operated s-cam brakes. The slack adjuster "fixed anchor bracket", which triggers the automatic brake adjustment, was improperly located. The improperly located anchor bracket can damage the automatic slack adjuster control arm and cause the slack adjuster to fail to perform the mechanical adjustment function for which it was designed.
- Risk
- Failure to correctly adjust the slack causes the brakesto become out-of-adjustment and results in reduced braking power, increasedstopping distances, and a possible accident.
- Remedy
- Remove the anchor bracket, inspect the slack adjuster, and replace it if damaged, install the anchor bracket in the proper location, and adjust the brakes.
Recall number 93V133000
Affected vehicles
- Dorsey DGTH-45 1993 1993
Questions about recall 93V133000
Is there a recall on the 1993 Dorsey DGTH-45 slack adjusters?
Yes. Recall 93V133000, reported on August 11, 1993, covers about 50 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 93V133000?
Remove the anchor bracket, inspect the slack adjuster, and replace it if damaged, install the anchor bracket in the proper location, and adjust the brakes.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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