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NHTSARecalled Sep 11, 2002 · #02V254000

EAST/FMVSS 121/AIR BRAKE RESERVOIR

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

CERTAIN TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TRAILERS WERE BUILT WITH INADEQUATELY SIZED AIR BRAKE RESERVOIRS. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD.

Product details

Product
EAST/FMVSS 121/AIR BRAKE RESERVOIR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
East Trailers LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL AIR RESERVOIR CYLINDER AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EAST MANUFACTURING AT 1-330-325-9921.

View the official CPSC notice