DORSEY DGTH-45 1993: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V133000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DORSEY | DGTH-45 | 1993 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1993-08-03 | 1993-08-11 | 1993-08-13 |
Production Dates: 1992-12-01 - 1993-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: DORSEY CORPORATION
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF EATON AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER ON EATON AXLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR OPERATED S-CAM BRAKES. THE SLACK ADJUSTER "FIXED ANCHOR BRACKET", WHICH TRIGGERS THE AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTMENT, WAS IMPROPERLY LOCATED. THE IMPROPERLY LOCATED ANCHOR BRACKET CAN DAMAGE THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER CONTROL ARM AND CAUSE THE SLACK ADJUSTER TO FAIL TO PERFORM THE MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED.
FAILURE TO CORRECTLY ADJUST THE SLACK CAUSES THE BRAKESTO BECOME OUT-OF-ADJUSTMENT AND RESULTS IN REDUCED BRAKING POWER, INCREASEDSTOPPING DISTANCES, AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
REMOVE THE ANCHOR BRACKET, INSPECT THE SLACK ADJUSTER, AND REPLACE IT IF DAMAGED, INSTALL THE ANCHOR BRACKET IN THE PROPER LOCATION, AND ADJUST THE BRAKES.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 45 FOOT TANDEM AXLE PLATFORM TRAILERS.
