NHTSA campaign 88V151000
FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. recall 88V151000
IN ADDING AN AIR TRACTOR PACKAGE TO THE STANDARD AIR OVER HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM A MIX OF PIPE FITTINGS WAS MADE WHICH WERE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PIPE THREADS ON THE VEHICLES AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
Reported 09/16/1988
What can happen
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AIR LEAKS IN THE BRAKESYSTEM AND REDUCE THE BRAKING ABILITY.
Repair
INSTALL CORRECT FITTINGS AS NECESSARY.
Components
- Service brakes, air: Supply: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected years and models
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