Recall 03V-167: 2000–2003 Crane COE, 2000–2003 Crane LCF and 7 more
CRANE CARRIER COMPANY recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2003, covering about 130 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
If this occurs, braking performance will be inhibited, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
The fix
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.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | CRANE CARRIER COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air › Slack Adjusters › Automatic |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V167000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Crane COE | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Crane LCF | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Crane LDT | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Crane LDT2 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Crane LE | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Crane LET | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Crane LET-2 | 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Crane LET2 | 2003 | All years |
| Crane LWT | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 03V-167?
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.
How is recall 03V-167 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.