NHTSA Recall 11V488000: Automatic (service brakes)
TRANSCRAFT CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 290 vehicles. It affects 2010–2011 Transcraft Platform.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V488000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SLACK ADJUSTERS › AUTOMATIC |
| Report received | October 3, 2011 |
| Owner notification | September 27, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Transcraft is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 platform semi-trailers manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. 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
Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Transcraft will notify owners and the slack adjusters will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on september 27, 2011. Owners may contact accuride at 1-812-962-5000 or transcraft at 1-877-489-9020.
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 11V488000
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.