United UXGN-8.544TR60, UXT-8.524TA70: Equipment

Affects United UXGN-8.544TR60, UXT-8.524TA70 · 2012 — about 2 vehicles.

The hazard

THE E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR PROVIDES BRAKING POWER TO THE TRAILER BRAKES. FAILURE OF THE ACTUATOR CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFORT BY THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

UNITED EXPRESSLINE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEXTER WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE UNITS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UNITED EXPRESSLINE, INC. AT 1-574-848-7088.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational