Defect Description For Recall
Certain Brasscraft Canada Brass Street T Pipe Fittings, Model No. 225-6, Produced Between May 25 And August 14, 2006, Designed To Be Used In Trailer Air Brake Systems. The Air Brake Systems Containing The DefeCTIve Pipe Fitting Were Sold As Original Equipment For Use On Various Trucks And Trailers And Also Sold As A Replacement Part. 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.
Make Of Vehicle
BRASSCRAFT CANADA
Model Of Vehicle
225-6
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06E082000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
If The Fitting Fails While The Vehicle Is In Use, The Air Brake System Could Depressurize, Causing The Brakes To Engage Suddenly, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
The Vehicle Manufacturers Will Notify The Owners And Repair The Trailers/Trucks Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 30, 2006. Owners May Contact Their Vehicle Manufacturer Or, For More Information, Owners May Contact Brasscraft At 1-248-305-6000 Or Visit Their Website At Www.Brasscraft.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Masco Canada Limited
Start Of Manufacture
20060525
End Of Manufacture
20060814
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
54300
Date Owners Notified
20060830
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Masco Canada Limited
Date Report Received
20061027