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Atwood Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled October 3, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83E015000 · Atwood
Remedy
BRAKE MANUFACTURER IS SUPPLYING TRAILER OWNERS WITH NEW ADJUSTING SPRINGS AT NO COST AND WILL REIMBURSE OWNER FOR INSTALLATION AT COST UP TO A MAXIMUM OF $15.00 PER AXLE UPON RETURN OF THE ORIGINAL SPRINGS.
Units
7,472 units
Description
ADJUSTING SPRINGS OF THE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY DETERIORATE IN SERVICE DUE TO UNSATISFACTORY MATERIAL AND MAY REACH THE FAILURE POINT. DETERIORATION IS ACCELERATED BY CONTACT WITH SALT WATER.
What to do
BRAKE MANUFACTURER IS SUPPLYING TRAILER OWNERS WITH NEW ADJUSTING SPRINGS AT NO COST AND WILL REIMBURSE OWNER FOR INSTALLATION AT COST UP TO A MAXIMUM OF $15.00 PER AXLE UPON RETURN OF THE ORIGINAL SPRINGS.
Product
Atwood ATWOOD
Manufacturer(s)
Atwood Mobile Products
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →