1997 TELMA RETARDER Recall

Campaign:

98E025000 on 08/27/1998

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor

Manufactured:

03/31/1994 - 02/27/1998

Affected:

807

Defect:

Equipment description: brake retarders for use on trucks, buses, and other large special purpose vehicles. the linkage connecting the retarder rotor to the shaft can become distorted over time causing certain connecting bolts to fracture.

Consequence:

The rotor and connected drive train components can separate completely from the retarder resulting in loss of drive capability and contact with the pavement.

Correction:

Telma will provide owners with repair kits consisting of installation instructions and new shims, pressure washers, bolts, and locking plates on the retarder.

Notes:

Owner notification began august 17, 1998.owners who do not receive the free repair kits within a reasonable time should contact telma at 1-847-593-1098.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (-1888-327-4236).

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