2004 CRANE LET2 Recalls (2)

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).

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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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