Defect Description For Recall
Pitts Enterprises Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2005 Through 2008 Flatbed Tractor Trailers, Models Lt, Lp, Lb-35, Hd-35, Ta, And Pt, Manufactured From August 2004 Through October 2008, Equipped With The Msqr 5000 Differential Pressure Regulator/Quick Release Valve Device Manufactured By Air Brake Systems. The Msqr 5000 Does Not Contain The Requisite Warning Light Which Fails To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
PITTS TRAILERS
Model Of Vehicle
LT
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
11V014000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
Effect Of Defect
The Purpose Of The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) For Air Brake Systems, No. 121, Is To Insure Safe Braking Performance Under Normal And Emergency Conditions. The Msqr 5000, Which Was Installed In The Trailers Subject To The Recall To Satisfy Fmvss No. 121’S Abs Requirements, Does Not Meet The Definition Of An Abs As Required By Fmvss No. 121. Also, The Trailers Do Not Have A Light To Warn The Operator Of An Abs MalfunCTIon As Required By Fmvss No. 121. Pitts Has Received No Complaints Or Reports Of Any Onroad Failures Associated With This Noncompliance.
Fix Defect
Pitts Enterprises Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Replace The Msqr 5000 System With A Compliant System Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On August 5, 2011. Owners May Contact The Sales Department Of Pitts Enterprises At 1-334-855-4754.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pitts Enterprises, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3650
Date Owners Notified
20110805
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Pitts Enterprises, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110119
Make Campaign Number
5JY
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121