| Make : BANKHEAD | Model : LOWBOY | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19881101 - 19891001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V083000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900701 | Date Received by ODI: 19900503 | Date Added to Database: 19900517 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BANKHEAD TRANSPORTATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BANKHEAD TRANSPORTATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 132 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
AIR BRAKE HOSE LAYERS SEPARATED AT AN APPLIED LOAD OF 6.29 POUNDS RATHER THAN THE FMVSS 106 MINIMUM REQUIRED LOAD OF 8.0 POUNDS. |
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Consequence:
HOSE SEPARATION COULD CAUSE AIR LEAKAGE AND CAUSE THE BREAKAWAY VALVE TO START APPLYING TRAILER BRAKES AND POSSIBLY THE AUTOMATIC SPRING BRAKES; SUCH UNEXPECTED BRAKE APPLICATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL AIR BRAKE HOSE THAT MEETS FMVSS 106 REQUIREMENTS. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 106 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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