Ausco Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00E050000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00E050000 by Ausco Products, Inc.. Includes 907 affected units, AUSCO/BRAKE RESERVOIR, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: all brak'r trail'r models 79089, tb800, tb1200 brake reservoirs manufactured prior to august 18, 2000. the two bolts holding the brake fluid reservoir to its aluminum manifold may not be tightened properly. this condition can cause brake fluid to leak out of the reservoir and into the motor housing. loss of brake fluid may result in loss of braking function.

Corrective Action

Ausco products will replace the units free of charge and reimburse the customer for labor costs associated with installing the new unit.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00E050000

Manufacturer: Ausco Products, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2000-09-07T00:00:00

Subject: Ausco/brake reservoir

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 907

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: all brak'r trail'r models 79089, tb800, tb1200 brake reservoirs manufactured prior to august 18, 2000. the two bolts holding the brake fluid reservoir to its aluminum manifold may not be tightened properly. this condition can cause brake fluid to leak out of the reservoir and into the motor housing. loss of brake fluid may result in loss of braking function.

Consequence Summary: If the vehicle used to pull the trailer does not have adequate braking capability, this condition may cause a vehicle crash and/or injury without warning.

Corrective Action: Ausco products will replace the units free of charge and reimburse the customer for labor costs associated with installing the new unit.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wd9s-7mwg_gx22

NHTSA ID: 00E050000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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