Capacity Of Texas | NHTSA Recall #95V171000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 95V171000 by Capacity Of Texas. Includes 5 affected units, BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:AIR SUPPLY:RESERVOIR:WET:DRY, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The front and rear service brake reservoir is plumbed so a single point failure can empty both reservoirs. This plumbing allows air from the wet tank to go through one of the rear service reservoirs before entering the front system service reservoir. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

Dealers will replumb the front and rear air brake reservoir lines.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 95V171000

Manufacturer: Capacity Of Texas

Report Received Date: 1995-09-07T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:air systems:air supply:reservoir:wet:dry

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 5

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The front and rear service brake reservoir is plumbed so a single point failure can empty both reservoirs. This plumbing allows air from the wet tank to go through one of the rear service reservoirs before entering the front system service reservoir. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

Consequence Summary: Consequence of non-compliance; if a line were to break, a leak would disable both front and rear brake systems increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replumb the front and rear air brake reservoir lines.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-taab_8dxh_kyiv

NHTSA ID: 95V171000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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