Carden Shaft Park Brake Survey for NZTA
Purpose
To assist NZTA by seeking feedback from operator’s of vehicles with Carden Shaft Park Brakes (CSB).
Background
Following a series of fatalities involving vehicles fitted with a CSB, Worksafe and NZTA issued safety alerts highlighting the need for CSB’s to be properly serviced. There was also a communications campaign directed at owners of these vehicles to make sure drivers were aware of the limitations of the CSB when operating around the vehicle.
- A warning label was required to be fitted in the cab of the vehicle to make drivers aware that a CSB was fitted.
- Changes were also made to how the CSB was tested at CoF.
NZTA has additionally provided this information: Cardan shaft park brakes | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
NZTA is carrying out a review of the various regulatory interventions and would like feedback from the sector to determine if any significant residual risk remains with vehicles fitted with a CSB.
Action
Members with vehicles with a CSB can assist by completing this survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCXJBCF by Thursday 20th March. The survey should take approximately 3 minutes.
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