Recall
Trailmobile Trailmobile — 79V037000
NHTSA ID
79V037000
Make
Trailmobile
Model
Trailmobile
Years Affected
1977
Recall Date
1979-01-22
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
700
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE CONNECTIONS IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.