Auclair · Canada · High
Auclair B Train: Structure
Affects Auclair B Train · 1987–1992 — about 26 vehicles.
The hazard
FATIGUE CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FIFTH WHEEL SUPPORT PLATFORM WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN TRAILER SEPARATION. ALSO, THE AIR BRAKE LINE MAY ABRADE WHERE THE LINE PASSES THROUGH THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE SERVICE BRAKE FAILURE AND APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES. CORRECTION: FATIGUE CRACKS WILL BE WELDED AND SUPPORT PLATFORM REINFORCED. ALSO, A PROTECTIVE COVERING WILL BE INSTALLED ON AIR BRAKE LINE TO PREVENT ABRASION.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational