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1983 AMERICAN TRAILERS A-459

1983 AMERICAN TRAILERS A-459 Recall Title: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1983 AMERICAN TRAILERS A-459 Recall Date: 1983-11-25

1983 AMERICAN TRAILERS A-459 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 83V123000

1983 AMERICAN TRAILERS A-459 Recall Manufacturer: AMERICAN TRAILERS, INC.

1983 AMERICAN TRAILERS A-459 Recall Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1983 AMERICAN TRAILERS A-459 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 30

1983 AMERICAN TRAILERS A-459 Recall Overview: AIR LEAKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE TWO HOSES THAT CONNECT TO THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CHAMBERS. THE REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE HOSE MAY NOT EXTEND INTO THE BRAKE HOSE END FITTING, DUE TO POOR CRIMPING OF THE HOSE.

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:

1983 AMERICAN TRAILERS A-459 Recall Remedy: HOSES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNERS.

1983 AMERICAN TRAILERS A-459 Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRAILERS.SYSTEM: EMERGENCY BRAKES; HOSE SECTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD EITHER CAUSE AIR LEAKS OR ASEPARATION AT THE HOSE CONNECTION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IN EACH CASELOSS OF AIR PRESSURE WOULD AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATE THE SPRING BRAKES, POSSIBLYCAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: VEHICLE SHOULD BE DRIVEN AT A REDUCED SPEED AND IN AN UNLOADED CONDITIONUNTIL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED.