United Brake United Brake Recalls

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March 22nd, 1990
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Recall Date
March 22nd, 1990
Units Effected
2,400
NHTSA Campaign Number: 90E006000
Manufacturer: UNITED BRAKE SYSTEMS
Manufactured Begin Date: November 1st, 1989
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1990
Date of Owner Notification: March 15th, 1990

Defect Summary:
BRAKE SHOES MAY FAIL DUE TO THE USE OF UNDERSIZED RIVETS OR THE IMPROPER RIVETING IN ATTACHING THE LINING TO THE BRAKE SHOE TABLE.

Consequence Summary:
LINING COULD CRACK, LOOSEN, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER THAT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE DEFECTIVE RELINED BRAKES SHOES.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM:BRAKE SHOES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRACTORS AND TRAILERS.

Recall Comments

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