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In re: A ll Asbestos Litigation Filed by The Simmons Firm, Circuit Court, Third Judicial District, Madison Cty., IL ; 8/28/03 A ll Asbestos Litigation Filed by The Simmons Firm, Circuit Court, Third Judicial District, Madison Cty., IL ; 8/28/03 Page 6 G.l; Cotter September 2, 1983 F. Eaton On-Highway Steer Axle Penetration Kenworth penetration levels show a recovery as_the 12F4 units are introduced, and Peterbilt shows substantial strength. EATON HIGHWAY STEER AXLE PENETRATION Peterbilt Kenworth Freightliner Y-T-D 6 MO 1 1983 33.055 26.0 10.0 3 Mo! AVG. 4/83 - 6/83 36. OX 25.0 15.0 y.e; 1982 26.OX 19.0 8.0 P.P.* 1983 25.OX 18.0 5.0 G. General Consolidation of Axle and Brake production pricing activities is continuing! with all quotes now coming out of Galesburg! The strategic business plan has been completed and approved, although additional summaries for senior management may yet be required. The Federal Government has indicated in several different forums that heavy vehicle braking system performance is again coming under governmental scrutiny. Specifically! NHTSA is studing the effects of increased steer axle braking, brake proportioning, and antilock again. BMCS is trying to determine how many brakes on a combination vehicle can be "safely" out of adjustment, and NHTSA plans research on automatic adjustment. Finally, the FHWA, as part of its study of longer combination vehicles under STAA1982, will include recommendations of braking standards and performance for these vehicles. Si EAB 007529^