NHTSA Recall 85V030000
Filed by Trailmobile Canada Limited. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1985-03-19. An estimated 568 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE AIR BRAKE HOSE LEADING TO THE FRONT AXLE SPRING BRAKE CHAMBERS MAY BE 1.5 INCHES SHORTER THAN THE SPECIFIED LENGTH OR ARE CONNECTED TO AIR TANKS MISLOCATED UP TO 1.5 INCHES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE HOSES WOULD LEAD TO DECREASED BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE 28 INCH HOSES WITH 32 INCH HOSES.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGHWAY VAN TRAILERS. SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE HOSES.
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