2010 TRANSCRAFT PLATFORM
2010 TRANSCRAFT PLATFORM Recall Title: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC
2010 TRANSCRAFT PLATFORM Recall Date: 2011-10-03
2010 TRANSCRAFT PLATFORM NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 11V488000
2010 TRANSCRAFT PLATFORM Recall Manufacturer: TRANSCRAFT CORPORATION
2010 TRANSCRAFT PLATFORM Recall Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC
2010 TRANSCRAFT PLATFORM Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 290
2010 TRANSCRAFT PLATFORM Recall Overview: TRANSCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 PLATFORM SEMI-TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE KNITTING OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.
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:
2010 TRANSCRAFT PLATFORM Recall Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .