Transportation Mfg. Corp. | NHTSA Recall #85V148000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V148000 by Transportation Mfg. Corp.. Includes 51 affected units, BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:METALLIC, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Brake air lines were incorrectly installed. The brake air lines from the bulkhead fittings to a two-way valve and to a relay valve which feeds the park brake and service brakes were inadvertently reversed during installation. consequence of defect: this condition allows the parking brake to function normally, but when the service brakes are applied air is directed to the parking brake diaphragms and not to the service brakes. This will substantially reduce the stopping capability of the service brakes. Also, if the parking brakes are applied, they may be difficult to release.

Corrective Action

Inspect and make proper installation of the air brake lines.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V148000
Manufacturer: Transportation Mfg. Corp.
Report Received Date: 1985-11-15T00:00:00
Subject: Brakes:air systems:lines:metallic
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 51

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Brake air lines were incorrectly installed. The brake air lines from the bulkhead fittings to a two-way valve and to a relay valve which feeds the park brake and service brakes were inadvertently reversed during installation. consequence of defect: this condition allows the parking brake to function normally, but when the service brakes are applied air is directed to the parking brake diaphragms and not to the service brakes. This will substantially reduce the stopping capability of the service brakes. Also, if the parking brakes are applied, they may be difficult to release.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Inspect and make proper installation of the air brake lines.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-2ugk~rye4_te5t
NHTSA ID: 85V148000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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