Masco Canada Limited | NHTSA Recall #06E082000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06E082000 by Masco Canada Limited. Includes 54,300 affected units, PIPE FITTINGS FOR AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain brasscraft canada brass street t pipe fittings, model no. 225-6, produced between may 25 and august 14, 2006, designed to be used in trailer air brake systems. the air brake systems containing the defective pipe fitting were sold as original equipment for use on various trucks and trailers and also sold as a replacement part. during manufacture, some of the pipe fittings were drilled too deep, resulting in a thin wall in the male pipe thread. the male pipe thread may break off during or after assembly.

Corrective Action

The vehicle manufacturers will notify the owners and repair the trailers/trucks free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2006. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or, for more information, owners may contact brasscraft at 1-248-305-6000 or visit their website at www.brasscraft.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06E082000
Manufacturer: Masco Canada Limited
Report Received Date: 2006-10-27T00:00:00
Subject: Pipe fittings for air brake systems
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 54,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain brasscraft canada brass street t pipe fittings, model no. 225-6, produced between may 25 and august 14, 2006, designed to be used in trailer air brake systems. the air brake systems containing the defective pipe fitting were sold as original equipment for use on various trucks and trailers and also sold as a replacement part. during manufacture, some of the pipe fittings were drilled too deep, resulting in a thin wall in the male pipe thread. the male pipe thread may break off during or after assembly.
Consequence Summary: If the fitting fails while the vehicle is in use, the air brake system could depressurize, causing the brakes to engage suddenly, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: The vehicle manufacturers will notify the owners and repair the trailers/trucks free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2006. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or, for more information, owners may contact brasscraft at 1-248-305-6000 or visit their website at www.brasscraft.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-id5q-3kg7~zfms
NHTSA ID: 06E082000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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