| Make : KENTUCKY | Model : TRAILER | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20021101 - 20030630 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V501000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20041006 | Date Received by ODI: 20041019 | Date Added to Database: 20041019 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KENTUCKY MANUFACTURING CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KENTUCKY MANUFACTURING CO. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 800 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX BRAKES HAVE EXPERIENCED AIR LEAKAGE ON THE BRAKE VALVE PIPE NIPPLE CONNECTING THE AIR RESERVOIR. THE PIPE NIPPLE STARTS TO CRACK CREATING AN AIR LEAK. |
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Consequence:
IF THE AIR LEAKS FASTER THAN THE TRACTOR COMPRESSOR CAN KEEP UP, THE EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKE CHAMBERS WILL ACTIVATE AND STOP THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE TYPE OF PIPE NIPPLE USED AND REPLACE ALL PIPE NIPPLES AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2004. ONLY UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS) TRUCKS ARE INVOLVED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENTUCKY TRAILER AT 1-888-598-7245. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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