BMW HP4 1993: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Make : BMW | Model : HP4 | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1991-01-01 - 1994-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V196000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-12-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-10-12 | Date Added to Database: 1995-11-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Heil Company | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 115 | ||
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Summary:
THE AIR BRAKE LINE FITTINGS ON THE PUSHER AXLE WERE INSTALLED SO THAT ONE OF THE AIR LINES CAN BE DAMAGED AS THE TRUCK IS LOADED AND OPERATED. |
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Consequence:
THE AIR LINE CAN DEVELOP A LEAK INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
THE AIR LINES AND FITTINGS WILL BE MODIFIED AND RE-ROUTED TO ELIMINATE THE INTERFERENCE WITH THE AXLE VENT. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR SYSTEMS; LINES; HOSE; NON-METALLIC. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT AND REAR LOADING GARBAGE TRUCKS MOUNTED ON MACK CHASSIS WITH "CAMELBACK" SUSPENSIONS AND "RIDEWELL" PUSHER AXLES.NOTE: 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 HEIL AT 1-800-258-7251. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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