Recall 95E001000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Assist, Vacuum, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 95E001000 · announced December 9, 1995 · Granning · 2,100 units affected

The problem

INSIDE COMPONENTS OF THE VALVE FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACTIVATION PIN AND BUSHING CAUSING THE VALVE TO SEIZE IN THE ACTIVATED POSITION.

The risk

THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE THE TAG AXLE BRAKES TO STAY APPLIED AT ALL TIMES AND CAN RESULT IN A POSSIBLE TIRE FIRE.

What to do

DESIGNATED SERVICE FACILITIES WILL REPLACE THE VALVES WITH NEW, UPDATED VALVES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: VACUUM/HYDRAULIC SYNCHRONIZING VALVES USED IN REARADD-ON TAG AXLE BRAKE CONTROLS.NOTE: IF THE VALVES ARE NOT REPLACED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT GRANNING AIR SUSPENSIONS AT 1-800-255-7824. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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