Disc: caliperRecall 93V-141 · Crane vehicles
CRANE CARRIER COMPANY recall 93V-141 covers 21 Crane vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V141000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BOLT WHICH ATTACHES THE REAR SUSPENSION TORQUE ROD TO THE AXLE BRACKET RESTRICTS THE MOVEMENT OF THE OUTSIDE BRAKE PAD, RESULTING IN ONLY THE INSIDE BRAKE PAD CONTACTING THE ROTOR.
The risk
BRAKING CAPABILITY WILL BE REDUCED, INCREASING THESTOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
THE AXLE END HARDWARE WILL BE DISASSEMBLED AND THE DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND SPIDER WILL BE REINDEXED FROM A FORWARD MOUNT TO A REAR MOUNT.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; CALIPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS CHASSIS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1991 to June 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.