NHTSA recall 04V501000
Service brakes, air
Kentucky Trailer
Reported Oct 19, 2004800 vehicles affectedKENTUCKY MANUFACTURING CO.Built Nov 1, 2002 – Jun 30, 2003
The defect
Certain trailers equipped with bendix brakes have experienced air leakage on the brake valve pipe nipple connecting the air reservoir. the pipe nipple starts to crack creating an air leak.
The risk
If the air leaks faster than the tractor compressor can keep up, the emergency spring brake chambers will activate and stop the trailer increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect for the type of pipe nipple used and replace all pipe nipples as necessary. the recall began on october 6, 2004. only united parcel service (ups) trucks are involved. owners should contact kentucky trailer at 1-888-598-7245.