Monon Recall 97V101000: Parking Brake
NHTSA recall 97V101000 · announced June 20, 1997 · filed by Monon Trailer, Inc. · 39 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILER CONVERTER DOLLIES. AN AIR LINE WAS CONNECTED TO AN INCORRECT PORT IN THE AIR VALVE CAUSING THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE INOPERATIVE.
The risk
THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE CONVERTER DOLLY AND THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE TRAILER BEING TOWED WILL BE INOPERATIVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR LINE AND CORRECT THE AIR LINE CONNECTION IF NECESSARY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 12, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HPA MONON AT 1-800-231-6413.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.