NHTSA recall 86E023000 · Equipment
Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Reported Aug 4, 1986152,595 vehicles affectedGOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COBuilt Mar 1, 1986 – Apr 1, 1986
The defect
Hose fails to meet requirements of fmvss 106, par. S7 3.7 adhesion between the outer corner and the braids. consequence of defect: any failure of brake hose would cause loss of air pressure and could result in an accident. however, highway tractor trailer units are equipped with fail safe lockup braking in the event of loss of air pressure.
The remedy
Replace air brake hose with one that meets the requirement of fmvss 106.