NHTSA Campaign 88V151000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. · Reported Sep 16, 1988 · 29 vehicles affected
What's wrong
IN ADDING AN AIR TRACTOR PACKAGE TO THE STANDARD AIR OVER HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM A MIX OF PIPE FITTINGS WAS MADE WHICH WERE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PIPE THREADS ON THE VEHICLES AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AIR LEAKS IN THE BRAKESYSTEM AND REDUCE THE BRAKING ABILITY.
Remedy
INSTALL CORRECT FITTINGS AS NECESSARY.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISSAN DIESEL | UD TRUCK | 1988 | 29 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 88V151000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.