Defect Description For Recall
The Front And Rear Service Brake Reservoir Is Plumbed So A Single Point Failure Can Empty Both Reservoirs. This Plumbing Allows Air From The Wet Tank To Go Through One Of The Rear Service Reservoirs Before Entering The Front System Service Reservoir. This Does Not Comply With The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
CAPACITY
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER JOCKEY
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
95V171000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Reservoir
Effect Of Defect
Consequence Of Non-Compliance; If A Line Were To Break, A Leak Would Disable Both Front And Rear Brake Systems Increasing The Potential For A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replumb The Front And Rear Air Brake Reservoir Lines.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Capacity Of Texas
Start Of Manufacture
19950501
End Of Manufacture
19950601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5
Date Owners Notified
19950905
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Capacity Of Texas
Date Report Received
19950907
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121