9999 BROWN BROWN Recalls (4)

Campaign:
70V072000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger/bracket
Affected:
11
Notes:
Possibility that weld attaching beam axle mounting bracket to axle may beinadequate.if this condition exists, continued operation could result inpartial or complete separa- tion of axle from trailer.(correct by weldingproperly.)

Campaign:
67V017000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Trailer hitches
Affected:
623
Notes:
Possible deformation or cracking in the pintle hook box beam structure.allowing a unit to function as a lead trailer with this damage could lead to separation of the pintle hook from the beam, affecting control of the train bythe driver.(modify the subject units.)

Campaign:
67V085000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Wheels:center section
Affected:
91
Notes:
Possibility that wheels could contain open surface cracks in the disc portion.continued operation of a cracked wheel can result in wheel failure.(inspect and replace wheels as required.)

Campaign:
68V131000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Trailer hitches
Affected:
18
Notes:
Possibility pintle hook assembly im- properly heat treated at time of manufacture.could lead to frac- ture of hook horn when trailer is used as lead unit in train operation.such fracture could result in follow trailer separating from lead trailer and losing control.(correct by replacing pintle hook assembly.)

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