TRAILMOBILE 014A 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V030000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRAILMOBILE | 014A | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-03-19 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-04-03 |
Production Dates: 1979-01-01 - 1980-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Trailmobile Canada Limited
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 568
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE AIR BRAKE HOSE LEADING TO THE FRONT AXLE SPRING BRAKE CHAMBERS MAY BE 1.5 INCHES SHORTER THAN THE SPECIFIED LENGTH OR ARE CONNECTED TO AIR TANKS MISLOCATED UP TO 1.5 INCHES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE HOSES WOULD LEAD TO DECREASED BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE 28 INCH HOSES WITH 32 INCH HOSES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGHWAY VAN TRAILERS. SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE HOSES.
