Knorr Bremse Spring Brake Actuator Type Bs7303: Possible Ingress Of Water / Dirt Into Brake Actuator.
Recall Summary Knorr Bremse is recalling 2,982 vehicles with spring brake actuator type BS7303 because some units may have been installed with the breather hole positioned at the top, allowing water and dirt to enter and cause corrosion and seizure of the brake mechanism. Affected trailers need to have their brake actuators inspected, and those with the breather hole in the wrong position will be replaced. This recall applies to vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- KNORR BREMSE
- Product
- Vehicles: KNORR BREMSE SPRING BRAKE ACTUATOR TYPE BS7303. Units affected: 2,982
- Reason
- Some brake actuators may have been installed with the single breather / drain hole at the top. This may result in water and dirt entering the actuator causing corrosion and seizure of the operating mechanism. Remedy: Recall affected trailers examine the brake actuators and replace those found to have the breather / drain holes in the topmost position.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2000-11-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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