GULF STREAM ULTRA 1983: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : ULTRA | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1983-01-01 - 1985-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V080000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1985-06-17 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-06-18 | Date Added to Database: 1985-06-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: KIDRON, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 81 | ||
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Summary:
A WELD ON AN AXLE SEAT AND BOTTOM PLATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY PLACED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AXLE SEAT CAN CRACK OR BREAK, RESULTING IN AN IMPAIRED BRAKE LINE FUNCTION CAUSING A BRAKE LOCKUP DUE TO THE FAIL/SAFE DESIGN OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. THE UNEXPECTED STOP MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
PERFORM ADDITIONAL WELDING ON THE AXLE SEAT AND BOTTOM PLATE, AS NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMITRAILERS. SYSTEM: AXLE SEAT/BRAKE LINES. |
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