Recall 04V501000: Kentucky manufacturing co.

Report received

Oct 19, 2004

Manufacturer

Kentucky manufacturing co.

Potentially affected

800vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain trailers equipped with bendix brakes have experienced air leakage on the brake valve pipe nipple connecting the air reservoir. The pipe nipple starts to crack creating an air leak.

Possible consequence

If the air leaks faster than the tractor compressor can keep up, the emergency spring brake chambers will activate and stop the trailer increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for the type of pipe nipple used and replace all pipe nipples as necessary. The recall began on october 6, 2004. Only united parcel service (ups) trucks are involved. Owners should contact kentucky trailer at 1-888-598-7245.