1977 TRAILMOBILE TRAILMOBILE RECALL - #79V037000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE REAR EMERGENCY GLAD HAND WAS IMPROPERLY CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE REAR AIR TANK RATHER THAN TO THE EMERGENCY PORT OF THE TASK VALVE. CONSEQUENTLY, IF THE AIR SUPPLY TO THE LEAD TRAILER BECAME DISCONNECTED, THE EMERGENCY BRAKES WOULD BE APPLIED BUT THE REAR TRAILER"S WOULD NOT. A HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION WOULD CAUSE THE REAR TRAILER TO PUSH THE LEAD TRAILER FORWARD, INCREASING THE VEHICLE BRAKING DISTANCE, AND CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A JACK KNIFE.
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| Vehicle |
1977 TRAILMOBILE TRAILMOBILE |
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| Manufacturer |
PULLMAN, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
PULLMAN, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
700 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE REAR EMERGENCY GLAD HAND WAS IMPROPERLY CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE REAR AIR TANK RATHER THAN TO THE EMERGENCY PORT OF THE TASK VALVE. CONSEQUENTLY, IF THE AIR SUPPLY TO THE LEAD TRAILER BECAME DISCONNECTED, THE EMERGENCY BRAKES WOULD BE APPLIED BUT THE REAR TRAILER"S WOULD NOT. A HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION WOULD CAUSE THE REAR TRAILER TO PUSH THE LEAD TRAILER FORWARD, INCREASING THE VEHICLE BRAKING DISTANCE, AND CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A JACK KNIFE. |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE CONNECTIONS IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMI-TRAILERS.SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES; EMERGENCY GLAD HAND.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLEACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY. |
| See also |
1977 TRAILMOBILE TRAILMOBILE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
1977 TRAILMOBILE TRAILMOBILE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
1977 TRAILMOBILE TRAILMOBILE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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