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2003 Crane Let

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic

Consequence of Defect

on certain trailers equipped with a specific combination of reyco suspension, eaton drive axle, and bendix slack adjusters, the failure of a drive axle slack adjuster to automatically adjust as required to compensate for brake wear, will cause an out of adjustment condition. if this condition occurs and is not identified and corrected through normal inspections and maintenance, the slack adjuster will over-rotate and may contact the suspension lower spring saddle.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, braking performance will be inhibited, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

crane carrier will supply, at no charge, gunite slack adjusters and installation instructions to replace the existing bendix slack adjusters on the drive axle. the installing facility will be reimbursed by crane for one (1) hour labor per vehicle at their posted labor rate. owner notification began on june 10, 2003. owners should contact crane at 1-918-832-7305.

2003 Crane Let

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles equipped with galaxy disc truck wheels, size 22.5" x 9", a failure of these wheels can occur.

Corrective Action

if the wheels are not identified and replaced a sudden failure of the wheel may occur without warning possibly resulting in a vehicle crash which could cause serious injury or even death.

Recall Notes

galaxy is handling all owner notification and remedy for this campaign. galaxy will notify its customers and replace the wheels. owners should contact galaxy tire at 1-800-343-3276 or crane at 1-918-836-1651.

2002 Crane Let

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic

Consequence of Defect

on certain trailers equipped with a specific combination of reyco suspension, eaton drive axle, and bendix slack adjusters, the failure of a drive axle slack adjuster to automatically adjust as required to compensate for brake wear, will cause an out of adjustment condition. if this condition occurs and is not identified and corrected through normal inspections and maintenance, the slack adjuster will over-rotate and may contact the suspension lower spring saddle.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, braking performance will be inhibited, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

crane carrier will supply, at no charge, gunite slack adjusters and installation instructions to replace the existing bendix slack adjusters on the drive axle. the installing facility will be reimbursed by crane for one (1) hour labor per vehicle at their posted labor rate. owner notification began on june 10, 2003. owners should contact crane at 1-918-832-7305.

2002 Crane Let

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, "certification."

Corrective Action

loading the tag/pusher axle to the gawr label rating or loading the vehicle to the gvwr label rating will cause the pusher/tag axle to be overloaded.

Recall Notes

crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. owner notification began october 4, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crane at 1-918-832-7333.

2001 Crane Let

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic

Consequence of Defect

on certain trailers equipped with a specific combination of reyco suspension, eaton drive axle, and bendix slack adjusters, the failure of a drive axle slack adjuster to automatically adjust as required to compensate for brake wear, will cause an out of adjustment condition. if this condition occurs and is not identified and corrected through normal inspections and maintenance, the slack adjuster will over-rotate and may contact the suspension lower spring saddle.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, braking performance will be inhibited, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

crane carrier will supply, at no charge, gunite slack adjusters and installation instructions to replace the existing bendix slack adjusters on the drive axle. the installing facility will be reimbursed by crane for one (1) hour labor per vehicle at their posted labor rate. owner notification began on june 10, 2003. owners should contact crane at 1-918-832-7305.

2001 Crane Let

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, "certification."

Corrective Action

loading the tag/pusher axle to the gawr label rating or loading the vehicle to the gvwr label rating will cause the pusher/tag axle to be overloaded.

Recall Notes

crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. owner notification began october 4, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crane at 1-918-832-7333.

2000 Crane Let

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic

Consequence of Defect

on certain trailers equipped with a specific combination of reyco suspension, eaton drive axle, and bendix slack adjusters, the failure of a drive axle slack adjuster to automatically adjust as required to compensate for brake wear, will cause an out of adjustment condition. if this condition occurs and is not identified and corrected through normal inspections and maintenance, the slack adjuster will over-rotate and may contact the suspension lower spring saddle.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, braking performance will be inhibited, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

crane carrier will supply, at no charge, gunite slack adjusters and installation instructions to replace the existing bendix slack adjusters on the drive axle. the installing facility will be reimbursed by crane for one (1) hour labor per vehicle at their posted labor rate. owner notification began on june 10, 2003. owners should contact crane at 1-918-832-7305.

2000 Crane Let

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, "certification."

Corrective Action

loading the tag/pusher axle to the gawr label rating or loading the vehicle to the gvwr label rating will cause the pusher/tag axle to be overloaded.

Recall Notes

crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. owner notification began october 4, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crane at 1-918-832-7333.

1999 Crane Let

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, "certification."

Corrective Action

loading the tag/pusher axle to the gawr label rating or loading the vehicle to the gvwr label rating will cause the pusher/tag axle to be overloaded.

Recall Notes

crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. owner notification began october 4, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crane at 1-918-832-7333.

1998 Crane Let

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, "certification."

Corrective Action

loading the tag/pusher axle to the gawr label rating or loading the vehicle to the gvwr label rating will cause the pusher/tag axle to be overloaded.

Recall Notes

crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. owner notification began october 4, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crane at 1-918-832-7333.

1997 Crane Let

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

on certain heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins c8.3g and l10g electronic control modules (ecm), the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.

Corrective Action

if this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or crane carrier at 1-918-836-1651.

1997 Crane Let

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, "certification."

Corrective Action

loading the tag/pusher axle to the gawr label rating or loading the vehicle to the gvwr label rating will cause the pusher/tag axle to be overloaded.

Recall Notes

crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. owner notification began october 4, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crane at 1-918-832-7333.

1996 Crane Let

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, "certification."

Corrective Action

loading the tag/pusher axle to the gawr label rating or loading the vehicle to the gvwr label rating will cause the pusher/tag axle to be overloaded.

Recall Notes

crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. owner notification began october 4, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crane at 1-918-832-7333.

1995 Crane Let

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base.

Corrective Action

if the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridge can separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.

Recall Notes

dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.

1994 Crane Let

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base.

Corrective Action

if the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridge can separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.

Recall Notes

dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.

1993 Crane Let

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base.

Corrective Action

if the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridge can separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.

Recall Notes

dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.

1986 Crane Let

Component

Suspension:Front:Hub

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with steering axle hubs built by webb wheel for use on trucks and tractors, part numbers webb 1530, volvo 90402-0006, or eaton f1960. the steering axle hub flange can fracture and separate from the center portion of the hub.

Corrective Action

loss of steering can occur and the wheel can separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.

Recall Notes

owner notification is being conducted by webb wheel. dealers will inspect the hub for cracks on the outside or inside of the hub flange and replace these hubs.

1985 Crane Let

Component

Suspension:Front:Hub

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with steering axle hubs built by webb wheel for use on trucks and tractors, part numbers webb 1530, volvo 90402-0006, or eaton f1960. the steering axle hub flange can fracture and separate from the center portion of the hub.

Corrective Action

loss of steering can occur and the wheel can separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.

Recall Notes

owner notification is being conducted by webb wheel. dealers will inspect the hub for cracks on the outside or inside of the hub flange and replace these hubs.

1984 Crane Let

Component

Suspension:Front:Hub

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with steering axle hubs built by webb wheel for use on trucks and tractors, part numbers webb 1530, volvo 90402-0006, or eaton f1960. the steering axle hub flange can fracture and separate from the center portion of the hub.

Corrective Action

loss of steering can occur and the wheel can separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.

Recall Notes

owner notification is being conducted by webb wheel. dealers will inspect the hub for cracks on the outside or inside of the hub flange and replace these hubs.

1983 Crane Let

Component

Suspension:Front:Hub

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with steering axle hubs built by webb wheel for use on trucks and tractors, part numbers webb 1530, volvo 90402-0006, or eaton f1960. the steering axle hub flange can fracture and separate from the center portion of the hub.

Corrective Action

loss of steering can occur and the wheel can separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.

Recall Notes

owner notification is being conducted by webb wheel. dealers will inspect the hub for cracks on the outside or inside of the hub flange and replace these hubs.

1982 Crane Let

Component

Suspension:Front:Hub

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with steering axle hubs built by webb wheel for use on trucks and tractors, part numbers webb 1530, volvo 90402-0006, or eaton f1960. the steering axle hub flange can fracture and separate from the center portion of the hub.

Corrective Action

loss of steering can occur and the wheel can separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.

Recall Notes

owner notification is being conducted by webb wheel. dealers will inspect the hub for cracks on the outside or inside of the hub flange and replace these hubs.