Recall 81E014000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 81E014000 · announced November 12, 1981 · Gould · 6,200 units affected

The problem

AIR HOSES FAIL TO MEET THE TENSILE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES". EXCESSIVE CRACKING MAY OCCUR AT THE END OF THE HOSE AND AN AIR LEAK MAY DEVELOP IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM.

What to do

MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE AIR HOSES WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: SEMI-TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUDDEN APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES DUE TO AIR LEAKS MAYCAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.