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NHTSA recall 83V123000

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

American Trailers A-353 and 7 more

Reported Nov 25, 198330 vehicles affectedAMERICAN TRAILERS, INC.Built Sep 1, 1983 – Sep 1, 1983

The defect

Air leaks may develop in the two hoses that connect to the emergency brake chambers. The rear emergency brake hose may not extend into the brake hose end fitting, due to poor crimping of the hose.

The remedy

Hoses included in the recall will be replaced without cost to the owners.

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Vehicles in this recall

American Trailers A-353
1983
American Trailers A-354
1983
American Trailers A-355
1983
American Trailers A-359
1983
American Trailers A-455
1983
American Trailers A-459
1983
American Trailers S-355
1983
American Trailers S-455
1983

Notes

Vehicle description: truck trailers.system: emergency brakes; hose section.consequences of defect: this defect could either cause air leaks or aseparation at the hose connection while the vehicle IS in motion. In each caseloss of air pressure would automatically activate the spring brakes, possiblycausing loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: vehicle should be driven at a reduced speed and in an unloaded conditionuntil repairs are completed.