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NHTSARecalled Jan 16, 2007 · #07V018000

PLUMBING FITTINGS FOR AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS/BRASSCRAFT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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/BRASSCRAFT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

TRAIL KING IS WORKING WITH BRASSCRAFT TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FITTING FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 06E082). THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRASSCRAFT AT 248-305-6000 OR TRAIL KING AT 1-800-762-5557.

View the official CPSC notice