NHTSA Recall 03V167000: Automatic (service brakes)
CRANE CARRIER COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 130 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Crane Coe.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V167000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SLACK ADJUSTERS › AUTOMATIC |
| Report received | May 1, 2003 |
| Owner notification | June 10, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trailers equipped with a specific combination of reyco suspension, eaton drive axle, and bendix slack adjusters, the failure of a drive axle slack adjuster to automatically adjust as required to compensate for brake wear, will cause an out of adjustment condition. If this condition occurs and is not identified and corrected through normal inspections and maintenance, the slack adjuster will over-rotate and may contact the suspension lower spring saddle.
Safety risk
If this occurs, braking performance will be inhibited, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
Remedy
Crane carrier will supply, at no charge, gunite slack adjusters and installation instructions to replace the existing bendix slack adjusters on the drive axle. The installing facility will be reimbursed by crane for one (1) hour labor per vehicle at their posted labor rate. Owner notification began on june 10, 2003. Owners should contact crane at 1-918-832-7305.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V167000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Crane Coe | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Crane Lcf | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Crane Ldt | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Crane LDT2 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Crane LE | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Crane Let | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Crane LET-2 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Crane LET2 | 2003 |
| Crane Lwt | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.