Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TELMA
Model Of Vehicle
RETARDER
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
98E025000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Effect Of Defect
The Rotor And Connected Drive Train Components Can Separate Completely From The Retarder Resulting In Loss Of Drive Capability And Contact With The Pavement.
Fix Defect
Telma Will Provide Owners With Repair Kits Consisting Of Installation InstruCTIons And New Shims, Pressure Washers, Bolts, And Locking Plates On The Retarder.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Telma Retarder, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19940401
End Of Manufacture
19980228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
807
Date Owners Notified
19980817
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Telma Retarder, Inc.
Date Report Received
19980812