NHTSA Recall 11V241000: Automatic (service brakes)
KENTUCKY TRAILER MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 313 vehicles. It affects 2011 Ky Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V241000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SLACK ADJUSTERS › AUTOMATIC |
| Report received | April 18, 2011 |
| Owner notification | May 16, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V241000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ky Trailer | 2011 |
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.