NHTSA Recall 78V093000
Filed by Carrier Corporation. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1978-04-25. An estimated 82 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
INSERTS PLACED INSIDE THE FITTINGS USED ON TRAILER NYLON AIR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDAD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL INSERTS IN THE BRAKE FITTINGS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSPORT TRAILERS (TANDEM AXLE).SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE AIR LEAKAGE AND LESSENBRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. SUCH A CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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