| Make : MONON | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19960801 - 19960831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V163000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19960827 | Date Received by ODI: 19960903 | Date Added to Database: 19960918 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MONON TRAILER, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HPA MONON TRAILER, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 12 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
AIR BRAKE FITTINGS AND AIR BRAKE HOSES ON THE BRAKE ACTUATORS CAN BREAK BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT VERTICAL CLEARANCE UNDER THE AIR RESERVOIR. |
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Consequence:
SUCH A BREAK WOULD CAUSE THE TRAILER TO STOP ABRUPTLY BECAUSE THE SPRING BRAKE WOULD BE ACTUATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
ALL 12 VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REMEDIED BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIR RESERVOIR AND FITTINGS AND HOSES ON THE BRAKE ACTUATORS. |
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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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