Vehicle recall 05V218000 · May 13, 2005

1999-2005 Crane DR

Certain mobile drill rig cab and chassis fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' on certain vehicles built with…

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Summary: Certain mobile drill rig cab and chassis fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' on certain vehicles built with 4 and 5 axle configuration with gross vehicle weight ratings of 80,000 to 120,000 pounds, during testing the air brake system that relates to application timing, release timing and reservoir volume did not pass the test results.
Consequence: The vehicle could experience reduced braking performance as a result. If this warning is not heeded, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Select fittings, hoses and one reservoir in the air brake system will be replaced. Crane carrier will supply all necessary parts and installation instructions and will reimburse the repairing facility. The recall began on may 26, 2005. Owners may contact crane at 918-832-7305.
Notes: Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 05V218000
Reported to NHTSA: May 13, 2005
Filed by: CRANE CARRIER COMPANY
Owner notification: May 26, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected: 131
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air

Recall 05V218000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Crane DR (1999-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999

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