Defect summary
AS THE BRAKE PADS WEAR, THE BRAKE CALIPER TRAVEL MAY BE LIMITED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE MAIN SUPPORT MEMBER (Z-BAR SPRING) OF THE SUSPENSION.
Consequence
LIMITED BRAKE CALIPER TRAVEL CAN PREVENT FULL BRAKETORQUE APPLICATION ON THE DRIVE AXLE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy
BENDIX WILL SUPPLY REPLACEMENT BRAKE CALIPERS FOR AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS, BUSINESS CLASS, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIXHYDRAULIC DISK BRAKES AND HENDRICKSON "HAS" SERIES SINGLE DRIVE AIR SUSPENSION.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 93V104000. Text as published by NHTSA.