CARRIER DEMPSTER 1976: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V093000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CARRIER | DEMPSTER | 1976 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1978-04-25 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1976-04-01 - 1977-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Carrier Corporation
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 82
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
INSERTS PLACED INSIDE THE FITTINGS USED ON TRAILER NYLON AIR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDAD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL INSERTS IN THE BRAKE FITTINGS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSPORT TRAILERS 'TANDEM AXLE'.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE AIR LEAKAGE AND LESSENBRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. SUCH A CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
