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NHTSA recall 96V163000

Service brakes, air

Monon Trailer

Reported Sep 3, 199612 vehicles affectedMONON TRAILER, INC.Built Aug 1, 1996 – Aug 31, 1996

The defect

Air brake fittings and air brake hoses on the brake actuators can break because of insufficient vertical clearance under the air reservoir.

The risk

Such a break would cause the trailer to stop abruptly because the spring brake would be actuated, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

The remedy

All 12 vehicles have been remedied by providing additional clearance between the air reservoir and fittings and hoses on the brake actuators.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Owner notification:all owners have been notified.note:this campaign IS completed.

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