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Telma 1994–1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled August 12, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98E025000 · Telma
Hazard
THE ROTOR AND CONNECTED DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS CAN SEPARATE COMPLETELY FROM THE RETARDER RESULTING IN LOSS OF DRIVE CAPABILITY AND CONTACT WITH THE PAVEMENT.
Remedy
TELMA WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH REPAIR KITS CONSISTING OF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW SHIMS, PRESSURE WASHERS, BOLTS, AND LOCKING PLATES ON THE RETARDER.
Units
807 units
Description
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.
What to do
TELMA WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH REPAIR KITS CONSISTING OF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW SHIMS, PRESSURE WASHERS, BOLTS, AND LOCKING PLATES ON THE RETARDER.
Product
Telma RETARDER
Manufacturer(s)
TELMA RETARDER, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →