Defect Description For Recall
Kentucky Trailer Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Ky Trailers That Were Built From October 26, 2010, Through March 17, 2011, Equipped With Gunite Automatic Slack Adjusters Manufactured From October 15, 2010, Through January 31, 2011. Due To An Incomplete “Knitting” Of The Iron At The Time Of Casting, Inadequate Structural Integrity Of The Slack Adjuster Housing Can Occur, Which Could Cause The Housing To Break At The Handle Under Normal Operating Loads.
Make Of Vehicle
KY
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V241000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic
Effect Of Defect
If The Slack Adjuster Housing Were To Break, The Wheel Brake To Which The Slack Adjuster Is Attached Would No Longer FunCTIon, Causing The Vehicle To Have Reduced Braking Capacity And, If Mounted On The Steer Axle, The Vehicle Could Pull To One Side, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Kentucky Trailers Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Replace Any Affected Slack Adjusters Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On May 16, 2011. Owners May Contact Kentucky Trailer At 1-888-598-7245.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kentucky Trailer Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20101026
End Of Manufacture
20110317
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
313
Date Owners Notified
20110516
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kentucky Trailer Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20110418