1997 TELMA RETARDER
1997 TELMA RETARDER Recall Title: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1997 TELMA RETARDER Recall Date: 1998-08-12
1997 TELMA RETARDER NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 98E025000
1997 TELMA RETARDER Recall Manufacturer: TELMA RETARDER, INC.
1997 TELMA RETARDER Recall Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1997 TELMA RETARDER Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 807
1997 TELMA RETARDER Recall Overview: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BRAKE RETARDERS FOR USE ON TRUCKS, BUSES, AND OTHER LARGE SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE LINKAGE CONNECTING THE RETARDER ROTOR TO THE SHAFT CAN BECOME DISTORTED OVER TIME CAUSING CERTAIN CONNECTING BOLTS TO FRACTURE.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
1997 TELMA RETARDER Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 17, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR KITS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TELMA AT 1-847-593-1098.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (-1888-327-4236).