OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
95V196000
Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Reported Oct 12, 1995 · HEIL ENVIRONMENTAL IND.
Summary
THE AIR BRAKE LINE FITTINGS ON THE PUSHER AXLE WERE INSTALLED SO THAT ONE OF THE AIR LINES CAN BE DAMAGED AS THE TRUCK IS LOADED AND OPERATED.
Consequence
THE AIR LINE CAN DEVELOP A LEAK INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE AIR LINES AND FITTINGS WILL BE MODIFIED AND RE-ROUTED TO ELIMINATE THE INTERFERENCE WITH THE AXLE VENT.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR SYSTEMS; LINES; HOSE; NON-METALLIC. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT AND REAR LOADING GARBAGE TRUCKS MOUNTED ON MACK CHASSIS WITH "CAMELBACK" SUSPENSIONS AND "RIDEWELL" PUSHER AXLES.NOTE: 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 HEIL AT 1-800-258-7251. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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