IMT BRAKE SPIDER 9999: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98E042000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| IMT | BRAKE SPIDER | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-12-01 | 1998-12-10 | 1998-12-14 |
Manufacturers Involved: IMT CORPORATION
Component: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 160
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 15" BRAKE SPIDERS THAT ARE PART OF THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN HIGHWAY TRAILERS AND IS ALSO USED ON AXLES WITH 19.5" TIRES. THESE BRAKE SPIDERS CAN FRACTURE OR CRACK AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE STRESS.
THIS CONDITION WOULD IMPAIR THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT THESE WHEELS, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT WHEELS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT IMT AT 1-519-485-2210.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
