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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V488📅 Oct 3, 2011

2010–2011 Transcraft Platform recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Transcraft is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Platform semi-trailers manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing CAN occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.

💥 The risk

Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Transcraft will notify owners and the slack adjusters will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on september 27, 2011. Owners may contact accuride at 1-812-962-5000 or transcraft at 1-877-489-9020.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V488000
Manufacturer
TRANSCRAFT CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
290
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC
Owner phone
1-812-962-5000
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 27, 2011
Built
Oct 15, 2010 – Jan 31, 2011
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V488 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V488?

2010–2011 Transcraft Platform. 290 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Transcraft dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-812-962-5000.