Kentucky Manufacturing Co. | NHTSA Recall #04V501000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V501000 by Kentucky Manufacturing Co.. Includes 800 affected units, KENTUCKY/BENDIX/AIR BRAKE LEAK, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 04V501000
Manufacturer: Kentucky Manufacturing Co.
Report Received Date: 2004-10-19T00:00:00
Subject: Kentucky/bendix/air brake leak
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 800
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-h4ns-699p_b2zf
NHTSA ID: 04V501000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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