TELMA RETARDER, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by TELMA RETARDER, INC. in 1998. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

August 12, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TELMA/BRAKE RETARDERS

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BRAKE RETARDERS FOR USE ON TRUCKS, BUSES, AND OTHER LARGE SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE LINKAGE CONNECTING THE RETARDER ROTOR TO THE SHAFT CAN BECOME DISTORTED OVER TIME CAUSING CERTAIN CONNECTING BOLTS TO FRACTURE.

NHTSA ID: 98E025000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 807

Consequence Summary:

THE ROTOR AND CONNECTED DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS CAN SEPARATE COMPLETELY FROM THE RETARDER RESULTING IN LOSS OF DRIVE CAPABILITY AND CONTACT WITH THE PAVEMENT.

Corrective Action:

TELMA WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH REPAIR KITS CONSISTING OF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW SHIMS, PRESSURE WASHERS, BOLTS, AND LOCKING PLATES ON THE RETARDER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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