| Make : AMERICAN TRAILERS | Model : S-455 | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19830901 - 19830901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V123000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19831109 | Date Received by ODI: 19831125 | Date Added to Database: 19831207 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN TRAILERS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN TRAILERS, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 30 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
AIR LEAKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE TWO HOSES THAT CONNECT TO THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CHAMBERS. THE REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE HOSE MAY NOT EXTEND INTO THE BRAKE HOSE END FITTING, DUE TO POOR CRIMPING OF THE HOSE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
HOSES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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