Brake Actuator Mounting Washer May Fracture – 2018-2020 Tremcar 406 & 707 Semi-Trailers

March 19, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V159000

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.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V159

Manufacturer Tremcar

Components SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number of Units Affected 47

 

Summary

Tremcar is recalling certain 2018-2020 406 and 707 semi-trailers. The washers used for mounting the brake actuators may fracture, allowing the actuators to loosen, potentially reducing the braking ability.

 

Remedy

Tremcar will notify owners, and TSE Brakes will provide replacement brake actuator mounting washers and nuts, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tremcar customer service at 1-800-363-2158.

 

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.

 

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Manufacturier de semi-remorques citernes

Manufacturer oftank trailers

IMPORTANT «SAFETY RECALL 20V-159»

Cet avis s’applique à votre (vos) véhicule (s)

Réf. : Unité Tremcar	VIN
19557 19729	2TLSL4842LB000054 2TLSL4845LB000212

 

Le 31 mars 2020

Cher propriétaire,

Cher distributeur,

Cet avis vous est transmis conformément aux exigences de la National Highway Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

TSE Brakes (un sous-traitant de la firme Hendrickson) a décidé qu’un nombre limité d’ actionneurs de frein fabriqués entre le 24 juillet 2018 et le 10 août 2018 présentent un défaut de sécurité impliquant la rondelle de montage plate (washer) utilisée pour fixer l’actionneur de frein au support de montage sur le véhicule. Les rondelles (washers) utilisées pour le montage des actionneurs peuvent se rompre ce qui permet aux actionneurs de se desserrer, réduisant potentiellement la capacité de freinage.

Le matériel de montage de votre actionneur de frein est rappelé. Une réduction des performances de freinage peut allonger la distance nécessaire pour arrêter le véhicule, augmentant ainsi le risque d’accident.

Vous devez contacter TSE Brakes immédiatement afin de commander le matériel de montage de remplacement. Les rondelles (washers) et écrous de montage de l’actionneur de frein de rechange seront installés gratuitement. Le temps estimé pour l’inspection et la réparation est de 0.25 heures.

Pour de plus amples informations et planifier le remplacement, veuillez contacter Tyler McGuire au 256-735-2284, par courriel tyler.mcguire@tsebrakes.com ou le courriel général customer.service@tsebrakes.com) afin d’organiser l’expédition du nouveau matériel de montage et le remboursement de la main-d’œuvre.

Si après avoir tenté de profiter de ce rappel vous croyez que vous n’avez pas pu faire réparer votre remorque sans frais et dans un délai raisonnable, vous pouvez déposer une plainte au : Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 ou téléphoné sans frais la ligne de sécurité des véhicules au 1-888-327-4236 (TTY : I-800-424-9153); ou sur le site https://www.safercar.gov.

TREMCAR s’excuse de tout inconvénient que ce rappel de sécurité pourrait causer mais votre sécurité est notre première préoccupation.

Corey Kirk

Directeur de garantie

Pièces jointes : Notifications of Hendrickson et TSE Brakes

 

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Manufacturier de semi-remorques citernes

Manufacturer oftank trailers

IMPORTANT «SAFETY RECALL 20V-159»

Cet avis s’applique à votre (vos) véhicule (s)

Réf. : Unité Tremcar	VIN
19319	2TLSL5048KB000723

 

Le 31 mars 2020

Cher propriétaire,

Cher distributeur,

Cet avis vous est transmis conformément aux exigences de la National Highway Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

TSE Brakes (un sous-traitant de la firme Hendrickson) a décidé qu’un nombre limité d’actionneurs de frein fabriqués entre le 24 juillet 2018 et le 10 août 2018 présentent un défaut de sécurité impliquant la rondelle de montage plate (washer) utilisée pour fixer l’actionneur de frein au support de montage sur le véhicule. Les rondelles (washers) utilisées pour le montage des actionneurs peuvent se rompre ce qui permet aux actionneurs de se desserrer, réduisant potentiellement la capacité de freinage.

Le matériel de montage de votre actionneur de frein est rappelé. Une réduction des performances de freinage peut allonger la distance nécessaire pour arrêter le véhicule, augmentant ainsi le risque d’ accident.

Vous devez contacter TSE Brakes immédiatement afin de commander le matériel de montage de remplacement. Les rondelles (washers) et écrous de montage de l’actionneur de frein de rechange seront installés gratuitement. Le temps estimé pour l’inspection et la réparation est de 0.25 heures.

Pour de plus amples informations et planifier le remplacement, veuillez contacter Tyler McGuire au 256-735-2284, par courriel tyler.mcguire@tsebrakes.com ou le courriel général customer.service@tsebrakes.com) afin d’organiser l’expédition du nouveau matériel de montage et le remboursement de la main-d’œuvre.

Si après avoir tenté de profiter de ce rappel vous croyez que vous n’avez pas pu faire réparer votre remorque sans frais et dans un délai raisonnable, vous pouvez déposer une plainte au : Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 ou téléphoné sans frais la ligne de sécurité des véhicules au 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); ou sur le site https://www.safercar.gov.

TREMCAR s’excuse de tout inconvénient que ce rappel de sécurité pourrait causer mais votre sécurité est notre première préoccupation.

Corey Kirk

Directeur de garantie

Pièces jointes : Notifications of Hendrickson et TSE Brakes

 

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Manufacturier de semi-remorques citernes

Manufacturer oftank trailers

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL 20V-159

This notice applies to your vehicle(s)

Tremcar reference Unit number	VIN
19667	1 T9AA9825LS588105

 

March 30^th, 2020

Dear owner/dealer/reseller,

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Highway Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

TSE Brakes (a Hendrickson’s subcontractor) 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. The washers used for mounting the actuators may fracture, allowing the actuators to loosen, potentially reducing the braking ability.

Your brake actuator mounting hardware is being recalled. A reduction in the braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

You should contact TSE Brakes immediately to order replacement mounting hardware. The replacement brake actuator mounting washers and nuts, will be installed free of charge. The estimated time for inspection and repair is 0.25 hours.

For further information and to schedule the replacement please contact Tyler McGuire at 256-7352284 or tyler.mcguire@tsebrakes.com (and general e-mail customer.service@tsebrakes.com) to arrange for the shipment of new mounting hardware and for labor reimbursement.

If after having attempted to take advantage of this recall you believe you have not been able to have your trailer remedied without charge and within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington,

D.C. 20590 or call the toll-free vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

TREMCAR apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but your safety is our first concern.

Corey Kirk

Warranty Manager

Enclosure : Notifications of Hendrickson and TSE Brakes

 

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1/7/2019

Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems
Attn: Brian Morreale
2070 Industrial Place SE
Canton, OH 44707

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 tyler.mcguire@tsebrakes.com 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:

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.pov

 

We apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but your safety is our first concern.

Sincerely,

TSE Brakes

 

2310 Industrial Drive SW • Cullman, AL 35055 • 256-736-6275 www.TSEBrakes.com  A Marmon Highway Technologies@/Berkshire Hathaway Company

 

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PRODUCT BULLETIN – IDENTIFYING MOUNTING WASHER

This bulletin covers how to identify washers that may not conform to TSE’s hardware specifications.

1. Mounting Flat Washer with stamped logos (as pictured) may have compromised material properties. TSE recommends replacing the washer. Washers can be obtained from TSE free of charge.

2. Washers without logos are not affected and can be used normally.

3. Please reference TSE Brakes TSB#2019-001 for the proper procedure to replace washers.

 

PRODUCT BULLETIN – REPLACING MOUNTING WASHER

This bulletin covers the procedure for replacing mounting washers on brake chambers installed on vehicles.

1. Always block vehicle wheels when working on brake actuators to prevent vehicle rollaway.

2. Prior to removing or installing washers, insure the spring brake is caged.

3. Remove nut and washer from top side of bracket only.

4. Replace nut and washer on top side with new nut and washer supplied.

5. Torque nut to 133-155 ft-lbs. (180-210 Nm).

6. Remove nut and washer from bottom side of bracket only.

7. Replace nut and washer on bottom side with new nut and washer supplied.

8. Torque nut to 133-155 ft-lbs. (180-210 Nm).

 

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Manufacturier de semi-remorques citemes

Manufacturer oftank trailers

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL 20V-159

This notice applies to your vehicle(s)

Tremcar reference Unit number	VIN
19667	IT9AA98

 

March 30^th, 2020

Dear owner/dealer/reseller,

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Highway Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

TSE Brakes (a Hendrickson’s subcontractor) 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. The washers used for mounting the actuators may fracture, allowing the actuators to loosen, potentially reducing the braking ability.

Your brake actuator mounting hardware is being recalled. A reduction in the braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

You should contact TSE Brakes immediately to order replacement mounting hardware. The replacement brake actuator mounting washers and nuts, will be installed free of charge. The estimated time for inspection and repair is 0.25 hours.

For further information and to schedule the replacement please contact Tyler McGuire at 256-7352284 or tyler.mcguire@tsebrakes.com (and general e-mail customer.service@tsebrakes.com) to arrange for the shipment of new mounting hardware and for labor reimbursement.

If after having attempted to take advantage of this recall you believe you have not been able to have your trailer remedied without charge and within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington,

D.C. 20590 or call the toll-free vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

TREMCAR apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but your safety is our first concern.

Warranty Manager

Enclosure : Notifications of Hendrickson and TSE Brakes

 

790, avenue Montrichard, Saint-Jean-sur-Richeffeu QC Canada J2X 5G4
Té1./Phone : 450347-782 • 1800363-2158 • Fax : 450347-8372

 

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6 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
TREMCAR	406 SEMI-TRAILER	2018-2020
TREMCAR	407 SEMI-TRAILER	2018-2020

 

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10 Associated Documents

Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-1

RCLQRT-20V159-6059.PDF 211.115KB

 

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Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-20V159-3307.pdf 846.383KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-20V159-5402.pdf 244.715KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-20V159-2475.PDF 214.051KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-20V159-0519.pdf 208.414KB

 

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ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RIONL-20V159-0292.pdf 3225.95KB

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V159-0961.pdf 208.414KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-2

RCLQRT-20V159-3517.PDF 211.206KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2020-4

RCLQRT-20V159-8573.PDF 211.399KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-1

RCLQRT-20V159-0889.PDF 211.206KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20V159&docType=RCL

 

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