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Campaign 11V234 Posted April 13, 2011 73 units

2010-2011 Crane Carrier Recall 11V234: Slack Adjuster

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 11V234 affects 73 2010-2011 Crane Carrier utility vehicles for cracked slack adjusters. Repair is free at any franchised Crane Carrier dealer.

Crane Carrier is recalling 73 2010-2011 Oet, Dr, Ws, LET2, and LDT2 cab and chassis utility vehicles because Gunite automatic air brake slack adjuster housings can crack under normal braking. Loss of braking increases crash risk, and the Crane Carrier dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The automatic air brake slack adjuster on 2010-2011 Crane Carrier Oet, Dr, Ws, LET2, and LDT2 utility vehicles is part of the air brake linkage. Its job is to keep the brake shoes at the right distance from the drum as the brakes wear, so air pressure turns into steady braking force.

On these vehicles, the adjuster housing was made with incomplete joining of the iron during casting. That weakens the metal structure around the housing. Under normal operating loads, the housing can break at the handle, leaving the brake system with a failed adjuster instead of a part that holds its position.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver will not get a specific light, sound, or pedal change from this defect before the slack adjuster housing breaks.

Who's affected?

Covers five Crane Carrier truck models across the 2010 and 2011 model years, all tied to the same brake system component.

2011 Crane Carrier Oet brake system
2011 Crane Carrier Dr brake system
2010 Crane Carrier Dr brake system
2010 Crane Carrier Ws brake system
2011 Crane Carrier Ws brake system
Units affected73

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

A slack adjuster with the affected flow notch can crack during normal braking. That can cause loss of braking and increase the risk of a crash. Schedule the recall repair soon, and stop using the vehicle if braking changes. Repair will be free at any franchised Crane Carrier dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Crane Carrier Oet, Dr, Ws, LET2, or LDT2 is included in this recall.
  2. Call Crane Carrier or Accuride at 1-800-677-3786 to confirm the free slack-adjuster replacement path before arranging service.
  3. Reference recall number 11V234 when you call, so the service desk can match the air-brake slack-adjuster campaign.
  4. Avoid driving with brake problems. A cracked slack adjuster can cause loss of braking.
  5. Bring the recall notice if Crane Carrier mailed one, or bring your VIN and recall number 11V234 instead.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Crane Carrier technician replaces the Gunite automatic air brake slack adjusters covered by this recall. The slack adjuster is part of the air brake system that helps keep brake adjustment in range as the brakes wear. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. The remedy record says the safety recall began on April 26, 2011. If your VIN is included, ask the Crane Carrier service desk to confirm the open repair and arrange the slack adjuster replacement.

Timeline

April 13, 2011 NHTSA published the recall
April 26, 2011 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V234?

Recall 11V234 covers 73 2010-2011 Crane Carrier Oet, Dr, Ws, LET2, and LDT2 utility vehicles with Gunite automatic air brake slack adjusters. The housing can crack under normal braking loads, causing loss of braking and increasing crash risk. The slack adjuster replacement is free.

What should I do if my 2010-2011 Crane Carrier Oet, Dr, Ws, LET2, or LDT2 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V234. If it is, contact Crane Carrier or Accuride to arrange the free slack adjuster replacement. Reference recall number 11V234 when you call so the service desk can identify the campaign.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be performed at no cost, and the source remedy says Accuride and Gunite will replace the affected automatic air brake slack adjusters free of charge for this campaign.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is loss of braking. The recalled Gunite automatic air brake slack adjuster housing can crack under normal braking conditions. If that happens, braking performance can be lost and the vehicle crash risk increases. The free repair replaces the affected slack adjusters.

What if I bought this Crane Carrier vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2010-2011 Crane Carrier vehicle is included, then contact Crane Carrier or Accuride with recall number 11V234.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V234000
Crane Carrier customer service1-800-677-3786
NHTSA recall #11V234
NHTSA recall # (full)11V234000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →