| Make : WAYNE | Model : LIFESTAR | Year : 1994 |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V150000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940922 | Date Received by ODI: 19940815 | Date Added to Database: 19940818 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WAYNE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WAYNE WHEELED VEHICLES | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 18 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STUD WELDS ON THE FRAME CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE "P" CLAMPS HOLDING THE AIR BRAKE SUPPLY LINES TO DISENGAGE FROM THE FRAME. THE AIR BRAKE SUPPLY LINES CAN COME TO REST ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, DAMAGING THE LINES RESULTING IN A LEAK TO THE SYSTEM, LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE, AND ENGAGEMENT OF THE SPRING BRAKES. |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A "P" CLAMP RETAINING THE AIR LINE TO THE FRAME. |
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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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