Imt Brake Spider Recalls

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December 14th, 1998

NHTSA Campaign Number: 98E042000
Manufacturer: IMT CORPORATION
Date of Owner Notification: December 1st, 1998

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 15" BRAKE SPIDERS THAT ARE PART OF THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN HIGHWAY TRAILERS AND IS ALSO USED ON AXLES WITH 19.5" TIRES. THESE BRAKE SPIDERS CAN FRACTURE OR CRACK AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE STRESS.

Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION WOULD IMPAIR THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT THESE WHEELS, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT WHEELS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT IMT AT 1-519-485-2210.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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