Recall 11V-555: 2010–2011 Mertz Halliburton
MERTZ MANUFACTURING, LLC recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Nov 10, 2011, covering about 257 vehicles.
The problem
Mertz is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 halliburton trailers manufactured from november 2010, through march 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.
The risk
If the slack adjuster housing were to break, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster is attached would no longer function, causing the vehicle to have reduced braking capacity and, if mounted on the steer axle, the vehicle could pull to one side, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Mertz will notify owners and the slack adjusters will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on november 8, 2011. Owners may contact mertz at 580-767-8465 or accuride at 1-812-962-5000.
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> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MERTZ MANUFACTURING, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air › Slack Adjusters |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 11V555000 |
Vehicles in this recall
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 11V-555?
Mertz is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 halliburton trailers manufactured from november 2010, through march 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.
How is recall 11V-555 fixed?
Mertz will notify owners and the slack adjusters will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on november 8, 2011. Owners may contact mertz at 580-767-8465 or accuride at 1-812-962-5000.
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.