NHTSARecalled Oct 24, 2006 · #06V404000
PLUMBING FITTINGS FOR AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, DURING MANUFACTURE, SOME OF THE PIPE FITTINGS WERE DRILLED TOO DEEP, RESULTING IN A THIN WALL IN THE MALE PIPE THREAD. THE MALE PIPE THREAD MAY BREAK OFF DURING OR AFTER ASSEMBLY. IF THE FITTING FAILS WHILE IN USE, THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD DEPRESSURIZE, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE SUDDENLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Product details
- Product
- PLUMBING FITTINGS FOR AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- SIDUMP'R TRAILER COMPANY
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
DEALERS WILL QUARANTINE THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE FITTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SIDUMP'S AT 402-582-4830.