Reported Jun 20, 199739 vehicles affectedMONON TRAILER, INC.Built May 1, 1997 – Jun 12, 1997
The defect
Vehicle description: trailer converter dollies. an air line was connected to an incorrect port in the air valve causing the parking brake to be inoperative.
The risk
The parking brake on the converter dolly and the parking brake on the trailer being towed will be inoperative increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the air line and correct the air line connection if necessary.
Owner notification:owner notification began june 12, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hpa monon at 1-800-231-6413.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.