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November 24, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V926000
Emergency Brake System Switch Wired Incorrectly
Incorrect wiring may prevent the emergency trailer brake from engaging when the trailer becomes untethered, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V926
Manufacturer Alamo Group Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 292
Summary
Alamo Group Inc. (Alamo) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Old Dominion Brush Co. LCT450, LCT600, LCT650, LCT6000, DCL800TM, DCL8027, and DCL8031 trailers equipped with John Deere engines. The emergency brake system breakaway switch was incorrectly wired.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and re-wire the breakaway cable system as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Alamo customer service at 1-800-446-9823.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Notification of Safety Recall and Recall Remedy Instructions for 21V-926
Certain ODB DCL, GMV, LCT, SCL, and XV model leaf vac trailers manufactured in 2019 โ 2021 Emergency braking system
Emergency braking system
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL:
On November 24, Alamo Group Inc., filed a Defect Information Report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informing the agency that in certain tow-behind and trailermount leaf vac trailers manufactured by Old Dominion Brush Co. (โODBโ), the emergency brake systemโs breakaway switch was wired to the starter, not the battery; as a result, emergency braking capability is only operational while starting the trailer engine. If a trailer lacking emergency braking capability became untethered from the towing vehicle, the emergency trailer brake would not engage, increasing the risk of a crash.
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
Make and Model | Number of vehicles | Production Period |
LCT450, LCT600, LCT650, LCT6000, DCL800TM, GMV550, SCL800TM, XV550, XV600, XV6000 | 291 | January 1, 2019 โ November 1, 2021 |
REMEDY:
Remedy parts are available now. Dealers will inspect the breakaway cable system and, if necessary, properly re-wire the system such that the emergency brake is connected to the battery instead of the starter. This service must be performed on all affected trailers at no charge to the trailer owner. Attached please find the service procedure for completing this repair. The repair takes about 30 minutes to complete.
REIMBURSEMENT:
Alamo Group will reimburse dealers for performing this remedy.
OWNER LETTER MAILING DATE:
Alamo Group will notify owners of this safety recall by letter mailed on or before January 23, 2022.
CUSTOMER CONTACTS:
Dealers should repair any LCT or DCL trailer covered by this safety recall that arrives at their dealerships, whether or not the owner has received a safety recall letter. The ODB Warranty Department (at 1-800-446-9823 and warranty@odbco.com), is available to support you in executing a customer-friendly process for remedying these vehicles.
Chronology :
On September 29, 2021, a dealer notified ODB that two DCL800TM25 trailers failed a test of the breakaway cable system during a standard pre-delivery inspection because the emergency brakes did not engage when the breakaway cable plug was pulled.
In October 2021, ODB conducted a safety investigation to assess the failure mode, the failure rate, and potential causes.
ODB interviewed all assemblers of the breakaway cable system and learned the assemblers wired the breakaway cable to either of the two posts on the starter solenoid (i.e., to either to the battery or to the starter).
ODB also learned from the quality control technician that he only tested the service brakes of the trailer and not the breakaway switch.
As part of the safety investigation, ODB inspected five trailers in production or still on the lot. ODB identified that all the units with a John Deere engine had incorrect wiring whereas all the units with a Kubota engine had correct wiring. ODB inspected five additional units manufactured in 2018 that were in ODBโs custody for warranty-related purposes. The breakaway cable was correctly wired to the battery in these five units.
As of November 19, 2021, Alamo was aware of no warranty claims, no deaths, and no injuries related to this issue. The September 29, 2021, dealer report is the only such notification Alamo has received on this issue. On November 19, 2021, Alamo decided to declare a voluntary safety recall to remedy this issue.
6 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
OLD DOMINION BRUSH CO. | TOW BEHIND UNIT | 2019-2021 |
OLD DOMINION BRUSH CO. | TRAILER MOUNT UNIT | 2019-2021 |
9 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V926-5590.PDF 216.171KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V926-2796.pdf 696.063KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-21V926-6837.pdf 821.073KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V926-7475.pdf 835.086KB
Recall 573 Report – December 22, 2021
RCLRPT-21V926-8390.PDF 216.297KB
Recall 573 Report – December 22, 2021
RCLRPT-21V926-3059.PDF 216.296KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-1
RCLQRT-21V926-6254.PDF 211.132KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-2
RCLQRT-21V926-5859.PDF 211.233KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-3
RCLQRT-21V926-1236.PDF 211.322KB
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to your trailer(s), VIN(s): January 2022 Dear This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Alamo Group has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain DCL800TM, GVM550TM, LCT450/600/650/6000, SCL800TM, and XV550TM, XV600/6000 model leaf vac trailers manufactured by Old Dominion Brush (โODBโ) in 2019 – 2021, including in the trailer(s) with the VIN(s) shown above. As a result, Alamo Group is conducting this safety recall. We apologize for this inconvenience. We are committed to your safety and satisfaction with our products, and we request that you remedy your trailer(s) promptly. Why is your trailer being recalled? The emergency brake systemโs breakaway switch was wired to the starter, not the battery; as a result, emergency braking capability is only operational while starting the trailer engine. If a trailer lacking emergency braking capability became untethered from the towing vehicle, the emergency trailer brake would not engage, increasing the risk of a crash. What will we do? The corrective action is to inspect the breakaway cable system and, if necessary, properly re-wire the system such that the emergency brake is connected to the battery instead of the starter. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The repair takes about 30 minutes to complete. Because of service scheduling requirements, it is likely that the dealer will need your trailer for a period of time longer than this actual repair performance time. What should you do? Please call your local ODB dealer to schedule your remedy appointment. For assistance in identifying your local ODB dealer, please contact the OBD Warranty Department at 1-800-446-9823 or warranty@odbco.com. IMPORTANT ๏ท Your trailer is involved in safety recall 21V-926 to remedy a mis-wired switch for the emergency braking system. ๏ท A remedy is available now. ๏ท You should contact your local ODB dealer or ODBโs Warranty Department to arrange for this free repair to be completed on your trailer. What if you no longer own this trailer? Please contact your local ODB dealer or contact the ODB Warranty Department at 1-800-446-9823 or warranty@odbco.com and report that you no longer own this vehicle. Please also report the identity of new owner, if known to you. What if you have already paid for this repair? If this condition was identified and remedied on an affected trailer prior to this campaign, you may be eligible for reimbursement of the costs incurred for such remedy. Please contact the ODB Warranty Department, which can be reached at 1-800-446-9823 or warranty@odbco.com to pursue reimbursement. Who should you contact if you have further questions or concerns? Please contact the ODB Warranty Department at 1-800-446-9823 or warranty@odbco.com. If, after contacting ODB, you are still not satisfied we have done our best to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590, or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. The NHTSA Campaign Number for this recall is 21V-926. NHTSA regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving a notice of a defect pertaining to any leased motor vehicle must forward the notice to the lessee within 10 days. Thank you for your attention to this important matter; your safety is our first concern. Sincerely, Tim Stumph President Old Dominion Brush Co. Recall Remedy Service Bulletin Safety Recall 21V-926 TSB 092921A LCT and TM Emergency Brakes with John Deere Engines Rev0 January 2022 Before performing any service, always follow applicable safety precautions. Consult company safety manual or supervisor for questions concerning safety. Subject: Affected Products: Breakaway and emergency braking on all trailer units All trailer units Issue Description: Power supply to the emergency breakaway switch may have been incorrectly installed on the wrong terminal of the starter solenoid. If incorrectly installed, the emergency braking would only be applied while the starter is running. Warning! Disable machine by disconnecting auxiliary engineโs negative battery terminal. Failure to do so could result in equipment damage or serious injury. Actions Required: Follow applicable bearing maintenance instructions supplied by ODB Operatorโs Manual. Tools required: – As outlined in maintenance instructions in operatorโs manual. – Towing vehicle – Spotter Procedure First read all instructions. Then attempt the emergency brake check. If emergency brakes fail to engage, proceed to emergency brake power wire installation. Brake check 1. Connect the trailer to a towing vehicle. Ensure that the trailer engine is off, with the key in the off position. 2. Pull the breakaway cable until plastic plug disconnects from switch housing, this should apply the emergency brakes. 3. Attempt to drag the trailer 3 feet. Use a spotter to check that the brakes have been applied. Once the test is complete, reinstall the breakaway plug into the switch housing. Failure to replace the plug into the breakaway switch housing will keep the emergency brakes applied and eventually drain the battery. Emergency Brake Power Wire Installation The chassis harness, (830XZ or 8002502B), provides power to the breakaway switch at the starter solenoid. If the chassis harness is connected to the wrong terminal, power cannot be applied to provide emergency braking in the event of a breakaway between the trailer and towing vehicle. This hazardous condition would only occur if the debris collectorโs starter is off. 1. Open the engine panel facing the front of the machine. To the lower left, the starter solenoid is mounted to the engine bracket. Ensure that there are three ring terminals to the top post nearest the door opening. There should only be one ring terminal on the top post further from the engine panel. . Wire potentially installed on incorrect starter solenoid post Correct terminal for wire to power to breakaway switch Starter Solenoid (3) wires on post connected to Battery at all times (1) wire on post that provides power while starter is ON 2. If the emergency braking power wire needs to be relocated, ensure that the correct wire is selected. This wire will have an in line 15 amp fuse and fuse holder approximately 6 inches away from the ring terminal. 3. Once the wire has been relocated, repeat the โBrake Checkโ.
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January 2022 To: All ODB-affiliated Dealers Subject: Notification of Safety Recall and Recall Remedy Instructions for 21V-926 Certain ODB DCL, GMV, LCT, SCL, and XV model leaf vac trailers manufactured in 2019 โ 2021 Emergency braking system REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL: On November 24, Alamo Group Inc., filed a Defect Information Report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informing the agency that in certain tow-behind and trailer-mount leaf vac trailers manufactured by Old Dominion Brush Co. (โODBโ), the emergency brake systemโs breakaway switch was wired to the starter, not the battery; as a result, emergency braking capability is only operational while starting the trailer engine. If a trailer lacking emergency braking capability became untethered from the towing vehicle, the emergency trailer brake would not engage, increasing the risk of a crash. AFFECTED VEHICLES: Make and Model Number of vehicles Production Period LCT450, LCT600, LCT650, LCT6000, DCL800TM, GMV550, SCL800TM, XV550, XV600, XV6000 291 January 1, 2019 โ November 1, 2021 REMEDY: Remedy parts are available now. Dealers will inspect the breakaway cable system and, if necessary, properly re-wire the system such that the emergency brake is connected to the battery instead of the starter. This service must be performed on all affected trailers at no charge to the trailer owner. Attached please find the service procedure for completing this repair. The repair takes about 30 minutes to complete. REIMBURSEMENT: Alamo Group will reimburse dealers for performing this remedy. OWNER LETTER MAILING DATE: Alamo Group will notify owners of this safety recall by letter mailed on or before January 23, 2022. CUSTOMER CONTACTS: Dealers should repair any LCT or DCL trailer covered by this safety recall that arrives at their dealerships, whether or not the owner has received a safety recall letter. The ODB Warranty Department (at 1-800-446-9823 and warranty@odbco.com), is available to support you in executing a customer-friendly process for remedying these vehicles. NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY: Dealers may have covered trailers in their inventory. It is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect is remedied. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty against the dealer of up to $22,723 per vehicle. Accordingly, you must remedy any covered trailers in your new vehicle inventory before delivery. In addition, we request that you remedy before delivery into commerce under a sale or lease any covered pre-owned trailers in your inventory. QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE: For questions and assistance, including help in identifying whether any vehicles in your inventory are covered by this safety recall, please contact the ODB Warranty Department at 1-800-446-9823 or warranty@odbco.com. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Sincerely, Tim Stumph President Old Dominion Brush Co. Attachment: Service Procedure Recall Remedy Service Bulletin Safety Recall 21V-926 TSB 092921A LCT and TM Emergency Brakes with John Deere Engines Rev0 January 2022 Before performing any service, always follow applicable safety precautions. Consult company safety manual or supervisor for questions concerning safety. Subject: Affected Products: Breakaway and emergency braking on all trailer units All trailer units Issue Description: Power supply to the emergency breakaway switch may have been incorrectly installed on the wrong terminal of the starter solenoid. If incorrectly installed, the emergency braking would only be applied while the starter is running. Warning! Disable machine by disconnecting auxiliary engineโs negative battery terminal. Failure to do so could result in equipment damage or serious injury. Actions Required: Follow applicable bearing maintenance instructions supplied by ODB Operatorโs Manual. Tools required: – As outlined in maintenance instructions in operatorโs manual. – Towing vehicle – Spotter Procedure First read all instructions. Then attempt the emergency brake check. If emergency brakes fail to engage, proceed to emergency brake power wire installation. Brake check 1. Connect the trailer to a towing vehicle. Ensure that the trailer engine is off, with the key in the off position. 2. Pull the breakaway cable until plastic plug disconnects from switch housing, this should apply the emergency brakes. 3. Attempt to drag the trailer 3 feet. Use a spotter to check that the brakes have been applied. Once the test is complete, reinstall the breakaway plug into the switch housing. Failure to replace the plug into the breakaway switch housing will keep the emergency brakes applied and eventually drain the battery. Emergency Brake Power Wire Installation The chassis harness, (830XZ or 8002502B), provides power to the breakaway switch at the starter solenoid. If the chassis harness is connected to the wrong terminal, power cannot be applied to provide emergency braking in the event of a breakaway between the trailer and towing vehicle. This hazardous condition would only occur if the debris collectorโs starter is off. Wire potentially installed on incorrect starter solenoid post 1. Open the engine panel facing the front of the machine. To the lower left, the starter solenoid is mounted to the engine bracket. Ensure that there are three ring terminals to the top post nearest the door opening. There should only be one ring terminal on the top post further from the engine panel. . 2. If the emergency braking power wire needs to be relocated, ensure that the correct wire is selected. This wire will have an in line 15 amp fuse and fuse holder approximately 6 inches away from the ring terminal. Correct terminal for wire to power to breakaway switch Starter Solenoid (3) wires on post connected to Battery at all times (1) wire on post that provides power while starter is ON 3. Once the wire has been relocated, repeat the โBrake Checkโ.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-926 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Manufacturer Name : Alamo Group Inc. Submission Date : DEC 22, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-926 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Alamo Group Inc. Address : 1627 East Walnut St Seguin TX 78155 Company phone : (830) 379-1480 Population : Number of potentially involved : 286 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2019-2021 Old Dominion Brush Co. LCT450; LCT600; LCT650; LCT6000; DCL800TM; GMV550; SCL800TM; XV550, XV600; XV6000 Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population has been determined based on examination of manufacturing and quality control processes for the trailer models identified above that are equipped with a John Deere engine. Substantially similar trailers with the Kubota engine have not exhibited any sign of the manufacturing error. Production Dates : JAN 01, 2019 – NOV 01, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1Z9PS2024JR168206 End : 1Z9PL1623NR168332 โ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The emergency brake systemโs breakaway switch was wired to the starter, not the battery and, as a result, emergency braking capability is only operational while starting the trailer engine. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If a trailer lacking emergency braking capability became untethered from the towing vehicle, the emergency trailer brake would not engage, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : ODB adopted a new wiring configuration when it began production of the affected trailer models, which included a John Deere engine and a two-post starter solenoid. This new reconfiguration resulted in assemblers mis-wiring the emergency brake system. First, the length of the wiring harness was not Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-926 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 increased with the new configuration, making the task of properly wiring the breakaway switch to the battery more difficult. Second, the starter solenoid was exposed in the reconfigured engines (not within the starter assembly), making it possible for the breakaway switch to be wired to the starter terminal instead of the battery. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : chassis harness Component Description : wire harness that provides power to the breakaway switch at the starter solenoid Component Part Number : 830XY or 8002502B Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Emsco LLC Address : 10181 Cedar Ridge Drive Ashland Virginia 23005 Country : United States Chronology : On September 29, 2021, a dealer notified ODB that two DCL800TM25 trailers failed a test of the breakaway cable system during a standard pre-delivery inspection because the emergency brakes did not engage when the breakaway cable plug was pulled. In October 2021, ODB conducted a safety investigation to assess the failure mode, the failure rate, and potential causes. ODB interviewed all assemblers of the breakaway cable system and learned the assemblers wired the breakaway cable to either of the two posts on the starter solenoid (i.e., to either to the battery or to the starter). ODB also learned from the quality control technician that he only tested the service brakes of the trailer and not the breakaway switch. As part of the safety investigation, ODB inspected five trailers in production or still on the lot. ODB identified that all the units with a John Deere engine had incorrect wiring whereas all the units with a Kubota engine had correct wiring. ODB inspected five additional units manufactured in 2018 that were in ODBโs custody for Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-926 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 warranty-related purposes. The breakaway cable was correctly wired to the battery in these five units. As of November 19, 2021, Alamo was aware of no warranty claims, no deaths, and no injuries related to this issue. The September 29, 2021, dealer report is the only such notification Alamo has received on this issue. On November 19, 2021, Alamo decided to declare a voluntary safety recall to remedy this issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : ODB will inspect the breakaway cable system and, if necessary, properly re-wire the system such that the emergency brake is properly connected to the battery instead of the starter. This remedy will be performed free of charge. Affected trailer owners will be notified by first class mail to take their trailer to an ODB-affiliated dealer to have the remedy performed free of charge. If this condition was identified and remedied on an affected trailer prior to this campaign, ODB will reimburse owners who have incurred the cost of such remedy. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : n/a Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : As of November 2, 2021, ODB has increased the length of the chassis harness, provided updated instructions to assemblers on how to properly connect the emergency brake system to the battery, and added a quality control check for the emergency breakaway cable system. The two units identified by the ODB dealer in a pre-delivery inspection have also been remedied by the dealer. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers and owners will be notified of the available free remedy by January 23, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 03, 2022 – JAN 23, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 03, 2022 – JAN 23, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-926 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Manufacturer Name : Alamo Group Inc. Submission Date : NOV 24, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-926 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Alamo Group Inc. Address : 1627 East Walnut St Seguin TX 78155 Company phone : (830) 379-1480 Population : Number of potentially involved : 292 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2019-2021 Old Dominion Brush Co. LCT450; LCT600; LCT650; LCT6000; DCL800TM; DCL8027; DCL8031 Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population has been determined based on examination of manufacturing and quality control processes for the trailer models identified above that are equipped with a John Deere engine. Substantially similar trailers with the Kubota engine have not exhibited any sign of the manufacturing error. Production Dates : JAN 01, 2019 – NOV 01, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1Z9PS2024JR168206 End : 1Z9PL1623NR168332 โ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The emergency brake systemโs breakaway switch was wired to the starter, not the battery and, as a result, emergency braking capability is only operational while starting the trailer engine. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If a trailer lacking emergency braking capability became untethered from the towing vehicle, the emergency trailer brake would not engage, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : ODB adopted a new wiring configuration when it began production of the affected trailer models, which included a John Deere engine and a two-post starter solenoid. This new reconfiguration resulted in assemblers mis-wiring the emergency brake system. First, the length of the wiring harness was not Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-926 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 increased with the new configuration, making the task of properly wiring the breakaway switch to the battery more difficult. Second, the starter solenoid was exposed in the reconfigured engines (not within the starter assembly), making it possible for the breakaway switch to be wired to the starter terminal instead of the battery. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On September 29, 2021, a dealer notified ODB that two DCL800TM25 trailers failed a test of the breakaway cable system during a standard pre-delivery inspection because the emergency brakes did not engage when the breakaway cable plug was pulled. In October 2021, ODB conducted a safety investigation to assess the failure mode, the failure rate, and potential causes. ODB interviewed all assemblers of the breakaway cable system and learned the assemblers wired the breakaway cable to either of the two posts on the starter solenoid (i.e., to either to the battery or to the starter). ODB also learned from the quality control technician that he only tested the service brakes of the trailer and not the breakaway switch. As part of the safety investigation, ODB inspected five trailers in production or still on the lot. ODB identified that all the units with a John Deere engine had incorrect wiring whereas all the units with a Kubota engine had correct wiring. ODB inspected five additional units manufactured in 2018 that were in ODBโs custody for Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-926 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 warranty-related purposes. The breakaway cable was correctly wired to the battery in these five units. As of November 19, 2021, Alamo was aware of no warranty claims, no deaths, and no injuries related to this issue. The September 29, 2021, dealer report is the only such notification Alamo has received on this issue. On November 19, 2021, Alamo decided to declare a voluntary safety recall to remedy this issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : ODB will inspect the breakaway cable system and, if necessary, properly re-wire the system such that the emergency brake is properly connected to the battery instead of the starter. This remedy will be performed free of charge. Affected trailer owners will be notified by first class mail to take their trailer to an ODB-affiliated dealer to have the remedy performed free of charge. If this condition was identified and remedied on an affected trailer prior to this campaign, ODB will reimburse owners who have incurred the cost of such remedy. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : n/a Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : As of November 2, 2021, ODB has increased the length of the chassis harness, provided updated instructions to assemblers on how to properly connect the emergency brake system to the battery, and added a quality control check for the emergency breakaway cable system. The two units identified by the ODB dealer in a pre-delivery inspection have also been remedied by the dealer. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers and owners will be notified of the available free remedy by January 23, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 03, 2022 – JAN 23, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 03, 2022 – JAN 23, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-926 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Manufacturer Name : Alamo Group Inc. Submission Date : DEC 22, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-926 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Alamo Group Inc. Address : 1627 East Walnut St Seguin TX 78155 Company phone : (830) 379-1480 Population : Number of potentially involved : 286 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2019-2021 Old Dominion Brush Co. LCT450; LCT600; LCT650; LCT6000; DCL800TM; GMV550; SCL800TM; XV550, XV600; XV6000 Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population has been determined based on examination of manufacturing and quality control processes for the trailer models identified above that are equipped with a John Deere engine. Substantially similar trailers with the Kubota engine have not exhibited any sign of the manufacturing error. Production Dates : JAN 01, 2019 – NOV 01, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1Z9PS2024JR168206 End : 1Z9PL1623NR168332 โ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The emergency brake systemโs breakaway switch was wired to the starter, not the battery and, as a result, emergency braking capability is only operational while starting the trailer engine. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If a trailer lacking emergency braking capability became untethered from the towing vehicle, the emergency trailer brake would not engage, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : ODB adopted a new wiring configuration when it began production of the affected trailer models, which included a John Deere engine and a two-post starter solenoid. This new reconfiguration resulted in assemblers mis-wiring the emergency brake system. First, the length of the wiring harness was not Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-926 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 increased with the new configuration, making the task of properly wiring the breakaway switch to the battery more difficult. Second, the starter solenoid was exposed in the reconfigured engines (not within the starter assembly), making it possible for the breakaway switch to be wired to the starter terminal instead of the battery. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : chassis harness Component Description : wire harness that provides power to the breakaway switch at the starter solenoid Component Part Number : 830XY or 8002502B Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Emsco LLC Address : 10181 Cedar Ridge Drive Ashland Virginia 23005 Country : United States Chronology : On September 29, 2021, a dealer notified ODB that two DCL800TM25 trailers failed a test of the breakaway cable system during a standard pre-delivery inspection because the emergency brakes did not engage when the breakaway cable plug was pulled. In October 2021, ODB conducted a safety investigation to assess the failure mode, the failure rate, and potential causes. ODB interviewed all assemblers of the breakaway cable system and learned the assemblers wired the breakaway cable to either of the two posts on the starter solenoid (i.e., to either to the battery or to the starter). ODB also learned from the quality control technician that he only tested the service brakes of the trailer and not the breakaway switch. As part of the safety investigation, ODB inspected five trailers in production or still on the lot. ODB identified that all the units with a John Deere engine had incorrect wiring whereas all the units with a Kubota engine had correct wiring. ODB inspected five additional units manufactured in 2018 that were in ODBโs custody for Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-926 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 warranty-related purposes. The breakaway cable was correctly wired to the battery in these five units. As of November 19, 2021, Alamo was aware of no warranty claims, no deaths, and no injuries related to this issue. The September 29, 2021, dealer report is the only such notification Alamo has received on this issue. On November 19, 2021, Alamo decided to declare a voluntary safety recall to remedy this issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : ODB will inspect the breakaway cable system and, if necessary, properly re-wire the system such that the emergency brake is properly connected to the battery instead of the starter. This remedy will be performed free of charge. Affected trailer owners will be notified by first class mail to take their trailer to an ODB-affiliated dealer to have the remedy performed free of charge. If this condition was identified and remedied on an affected trailer prior to this campaign, ODB will reimburse owners who have incurred the cost of such remedy. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : n/a Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : As of November 2, 2021, ODB has increased the length of the chassis harness, provided updated instructions to assemblers on how to properly connect the emergency brake system to the battery, and added a quality control check for the emergency breakaway cable system. The two units identified by the ODB dealer in a pre-delivery inspection have also been remedied by the dealer. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers and owners will be notified of the available free remedy by January 23, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 03, 2022 – JAN 23, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 03, 2022 – JAN 23, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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