NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E109
Manufacturer TSE Brakes
Components SERVICE BRAKES, EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 264
Brake Actuator Mounting Washer May Fracture
A reduction in the braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
TSE Brakes is recalling certain Air Brake Actuators, part numbers 3030TVW3UL-4201, 3030TLW3OE-4071, 3030TL2-3769 and 20SCLW2. The washers used for mounting the actuators may fracture, allowing the actuators to loosen, potentially reducing the braking ability.
Remedy
TSE Brakes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the flat mounting washer, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2019. Owners may contact TSE Brake customer service at 1-256-736-6275.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
1/7/2019
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 18E-109
Notice: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Highway Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
TSE Brakes has decided that a limited number of brake actuators manufactured between 7/24/2018 and 8/10/2018 have a Safety Defect involving the flat mounting washer used to fasten the brake actuator to the mounting bracket on the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 18E109
!IMPORTANT!
- Your brake actuator mounting hardware is being recalled
- You should contact TSE Brakes immediately to order replacement mounting hardware
Description of Defect
These flat washers may fracture when used with a truck, slotted style mounting bracket. This fracture may cause the tightened mounting bolt and nut to have a reduction in clamp load that may affect the force output from the brake actuator. A reduction in the braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
To remedy this issue, TSE Brakes will supply new mounting washers at no charge to be installed on the affected brake chambers. The estimated time for inspection and repair is 0.25 hours.
Also, please find enclosed the part numbers and serial numbers affected. Please contact Tyler McGuire at 256-735-2284 or [email protected] to arrange for the shipment of new mounting hardware and for labor reimbursement.
Availability of Replacement Parts and Service Instructions
Refer to TSB #018-002 for mounting hardware replacement instructions.
Should you have a complaint related to the ability of the dealer or manufacturer to remedy this defect at no cost to you, please submit a complaint to:
ADMINISTRATOR
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Or call the toll- free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY800-424-9153), or go to www.safecar.gov
We apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but your safety is our first concern.
Sincerely,
TSE Brakes
TSB# 2019-001
Jan. 3, 2019
TSB# 2019-002
Jan. 3, 2019
Owner Notification Letter
Recall Acknowledgement
December 14, 2018
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