OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
81E014000
Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Reported Nov 12, 1981 · GOULD, INCORPORATED
Summary
AIR HOSES FAIL TO MEET THE TENSILE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES". EXCESSIVE CRACKING MAY OCCUR AT THE END OF THE HOSE AND AN AIR LEAK MAY DEVELOP IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE AIR HOSES WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: SEMI-TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUDDEN APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES DUE TO AIR LEAKS MAYCAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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