Recall 91E008000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 91E008000 · announced March 12, 1991 · Hebco · 3,200 units affected

The problem

THE AIR BRAKE HOSE OF THE ASSEMBLY DOES NOT MEET ADHESION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 106.

The risk

THE LOW ADHESION PROPERTY OF THE HOSE LEADS TO AIR BEINGTRAPPED BETWEEN THE PLIES, BALLOONING INWARD, CAUSING HOSE BLOCKAGE. HOSEBLOCKAGE RESULTS IN SLOW BRAKING OR COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE.

What to do

REPLACE NONCOMPLYING AIR BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES; HOSE ASSEMBLY MARKED DOT KVL 09/17/87 1/2 INCH SP AI + AII.FMVSS 106.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRAILERS.

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