Make : HEIL | Model : HP4 | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19910101 - 19941201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V196000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19941201 | Date Received by ODI: 19951012 | Date Added to Database: 19951101 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: HEIL ENVIRONMENTAL IND. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HEIL COMPANY | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 115 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE AIR BRAKE LINE FITTINGS ON THE PUSHER AXLE WERE INSTALLED SO THAT ONE OF THE AIR LINES CAN BE DAMAGED AS THE TRUCK IS LOADED AND OPERATED. |
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Consequence:
THE AIR LINE CAN DEVELOP A LEAK INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
THE AIR LINES AND FITTINGS WILL BE MODIFIED AND RE-ROUTED TO ELIMINATE THE INTERFERENCE WITH THE AXLE VENT. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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