2003 CRANE LET2 Recalls (4)

Campaign:
03V167000 on 06/08/2003
Component:
Service brakes, air:slack adjusters:automatic
Manufactured:
06/15/2000 - 04/27/2003
Affected:
130
Defect:
On certain trailers equipped with a specific combination of reyco suspension, eaton drive axle, and bendix slack adjusters, the failure of a drive axle slack adjuster to automatically adjust as required to compensate for brake wear, will cause an out of adjustment condition. if this condition occurs and is not identified and corrected through normal inspections and maintenance, the slack adjuster will over-rotate and may contact the suspension lower spring saddle.
Consequence:
If this occurs, braking performance will be inhibited, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
Correction:
Crane carrier will supply, at no charge, gunite slack adjusters and installation instructions to replace the existing bendix slack adjusters on the drive axle. the installing facility will be reimbursed by crane for one (1) hour labor per vehicle at their posted labor rate. owner notification began on june 10, 2003. owners should contact crane at 1-918-832-7305.
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).
Campaign:
03V241000 on 07/08/2003
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
11/17/2002 - 11/17/2002
Affected:
2
Defect:
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.
Consequence:
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Both units have already had the electronic control module calibration replaced.
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04V217000 on 05/10/2004
Component:
Wheels
Manufactured:
12/18/2002 - 02/26/2004
Affected:
172
Defect:
On certain vehicles equipped with galaxy disc truck wheels, size 22.5" x 9", a failure of these wheels can occur.
Consequence:
If the wheels are not identified and replaced a sudden failure of the wheel may occur without warning possibly resulting in a vehicle crash which could cause serious injury or even death.
Correction:
Galaxy is handling all owner notification and remedy for this campaign. galaxy will notify its customers and replace the wheels. owners should contact galaxy tire at 1-800-343-3276 or crane at 1-918-836-1651.
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).
Campaign:
08V049000 on 01/31/2008
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
02/28/1998 - 12/17/2007
Affected:
672
Defect:
Crane carrier is recalling 672 my 1999-2001 coe,my 1999-2002 ldt, my 2001-2007 ldt2, my 1998-2003 let, and my 2001-2007 let2 refuse cab and chassis for failing to comply with the brake release timing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the brake release timing was slower than required.
Consequence:
This standard specifies performance and equipment requirements for vehicles equipped with air brake systems, including air-over-hydraulic brake systems, to ensure safe braking performance under normal and emergency conditions.
Correction:
Crane will replace several fittings and hoses which will increase the air flow and subsequently improve the brake release timing. the recall began on march 14, 2008. owners may contact crane carrier at 918-832-7305.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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