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NHTSARecalled Sep 19, 1977 · #77V148000

BRAKES:AIR RESERVOIRS (TANKS)

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", IN THAT A 3/8-INCH DIAMETER RED SYNFLEX TUBING WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THE TUBING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED SO THAT THE TWO AIR RESERVOIRS ARE DIRECTLY CONNECTED AND BOTH RESERVOIRS WOULD BE AFFECTED IF SERVICE BRAKE AIR PRESSURE IS LOST. REDUCED AIR PRESSURE IN BOTH RESERVOIRS WILL NOT ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKES TO BE COMPLETEY RELEASED.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:AIR RESERVOIRS (TANKS)
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Trailmobile Canada Limited
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL REROUTE THE TUBING TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice