NHTSA Recall 79V037000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V037000; Date: Jan. 22, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Trailmobile Trailmobile
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Pullman, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 700
Recall Summary:
The rear emergency glad hand was improperly connected directly to the rear air tank rather than to the emergency port of the task valve. Consequently, if the air supply to the lead trailer became disconnected, the emergency brakes would be applied but the rear trailer"s would not. A heavy brake application would cause the rear trailer to push the lead trailer forward, increasing the vehicle braking distance, and creating the potential for a jack knife.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, modify the connections in the braking system, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: semi-trailers. System: air brakes; emergency glad hand. Consequences of defect: increased braking distance may lead to a vehicleaccident and personal injury.
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