Vehicle recall 86V072000 · May 28, 1986
1985 Thayco Thayco
A resonant vibration can be initiated under certain operating conditions, causing a deterioration of the brake chamber which results in reverse brake cam rotation creating grabby…
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- Summary
- A resonant vibration can be initiated under certain operating conditions, causing a deterioration of the brake chamber which results in reverse brake cam rotation creating grabby brakes, brake chatter, or spring brake damage. Consequence of defect: if this occurs, complete brake failure could be experienced, and could lead to an accident.
- Remedy
- Remove spring seats, reverse the axle, reweld and assemble suspension.
- Notes
- System: brakes. Vehicle description: flatbed trailers, model TFB245.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V072000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 28, 1986
- Filed by
- THAYCO MANAFACTURING CO.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 180
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Drum
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thayco Thayco (1985): 1985
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