NHTSA Recall 82V079000
Filed by Strick Trailers, LLC. Component: Parking Brake. Reported 1982-08-19. An estimated 295 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE TRAILERS HAVE INCORRECT CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE SUPPLY LINE AND THE DOLLY. THIS IMPROPER CONNECTION PREVENTS THE DOLLY AND FULL TRAILER FROM HAVING THE ABILITY TO PERFORM EMERGENCY BRAKING OR PARKING BRAKE FUNCTIONS.
What the manufacturer will do
MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE KITS TO REFIT THE PIPING AND WILL REIMBURSE FOR LABOR.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; SUPPLY LINE/DOLLY CONNECTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLYIF THESE TRAILERS ARE USED AS A LEADER TRAILER IN A DOUBLES COMBINATION AND ANEMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION ARISES.
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