NHTSARecalled Nov 30, 1999 · #99V082001
WESTERN STAR/MERITOR/15" DIAMETER CAM BRAKES
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 15" (WIDTHS: 4" AND 5") AIR-ACTUATED Q-PLUS CAM BRAKE EQUIPPED WITH FEDERAL MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS 3030-197 BRAKE LINING (MERITOR R201) BRAKE LININGS AND ACTUATED WITH TYPE 20 AIR CHAMBERS X 5.5" SLACK ADJUSTERS. THE AFFECTED BRAKES WERE INSTALLED PREDOMINANTLY IN HEAVY TRUCK FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THESE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT FULLY SATISFY THE TEST PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKING EFFORT.
Product details
- Product
- WESTERN STAR/MERITOR/15" DIAMETER CAM BRAKES
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
THE BRAKE LINING WILL BE REPLACED WITH UPGRADED BRAKE LININGS.