| Make : STRICK | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V124000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980316 | Date Received by ODI: 19980602 | Date Added to Database: 19980605 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: STRICK CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: STRICK CORPORATION | ||
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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:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR RHP SUSPENSIONS. THESE TRAILERS EXCEED THE BRAKE ACTUATION AND RELEASE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE NUMBER OF HOSES AND FITTINGS IN THE AIR SYSTEM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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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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