NHTSA Campaign 06V404000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Issued by SIDUMP'R TRAILER COMPANY · Reported Oct 24, 2006 · 41 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, DURING MANUFACTURE, SOME OF THE PIPE FITTINGS WERE DRILLED TOO DEEP, RESULTING IN A THIN WALL IN THE MALE PIPE THREAD. THE MALE PIPE THREAD MAY BREAK OFF DURING OR AFTER ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
IF THE FITTING FAILS WHILE IN USE, THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD DEPRESSURIZE, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE SUDDENLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL QUARANTINE THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE FITTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SIDUMP'S AT 402-582-4830.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIDUMP'R | 223 | 2007 | 41 |
| SIDUMP'R | 325 | 2007 | 41 |
| SIDUMP'R | 425 | 2007 | 41 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V404000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.