Vehicle recall 03V167000 · May 1, 2003

Crane COE, LCF and 6 more models

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 03V167000
Reported to NHTSA: May 1, 2003
Filed by: CRANE CARRIER COMPANY
Owner notification: June 10, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 130
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Slack adjusters › Automatic

Recall 03V167000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Crane COE (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Crane LCF (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Crane LDT (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Crane LDT2 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Crane LE (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Crane LET (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Crane LET2 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Crane LWT (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000

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