HOSE FAILS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 106, PAR. S7 3.7 ADHESION BETWEEN THE OUTER CORNER AND THE
— Recall Campaign #86E023000
HOSE FAILS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 106, PAR. S7 3.7 ADHESION BETWEEN THE OUTER CORNER AND THE BRAIDS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ANY FAILURE OF BRAKE HOSE WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. HOWEVER, HIGHWAY TRACTOR TRAILER UNITS ARE EQUIPPED WITH FAIL SAFE LOCKUP BRAKING IN THE EVENT OF LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 152,595 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
86E023000
| Manufacturer: | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 04, 1986 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 86E023000 |
| Units affected: | 152,595 |
- Description:
- HOSE FAILS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 106, PAR. S7 3.7 ADHESION BETWEEN THE OUTER CORNER AND THE BRAIDS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ANY FAILURE OF BRAKE HOSE WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. HOWEVER, HIGHWAY TRACTOR TRAILER UNITS ARE EQUIPPED WITH FAIL SAFE LOCKUP BRAKING IN THE EVENT OF LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE AIR BRAKE HOSE WITH ONE THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 106.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATAGORY: TRUCKS AND TRAILERS.SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE HOSE.