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NHTSA safety recall

Recall 95V171000: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

CAPACITY OF TEXAS · Reported to NHTSA Sep 7, 1995

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Units potentially affectedThe manufacturer's own estimate of how many vehicles or items of equipment may contain the defect. It is not a count of failures, and not every unit in the range is necessarily affected.
5
Model years coveredModel years in our database that NHTSA matched to this campaign. Whether an individual vehicle is covered still depends on its VIN.
1
Models covered
1
Grouped from the model years above
Reported to NHTSA
Sep 7, 1995
Production May 1, 1995 – Jun 1, 1995

What this recall covers

NHTSA's campaign record, quoted as published

The defect

THE FRONT AND REAR SERVICE BRAKE RESERVOIR IS PLUMBED SO A SINGLE POINT FAILURE CAN EMPTY BOTH RESERVOIRS. THIS PLUMBING ALLOWS AIR FROM THE WET TANK TO GO THROUGH ONE OF THE REAR SERVICE RESERVOIRS BEFORE ENTERING THE FRONT SYSTEM SERVICE RESERVOIR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

The risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE; IF A LINE WERE TO BREAK, A LEAK WOULD DISABLE BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SYSTEMS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLUMB THE FRONT AND REAR AIR BRAKE RESERVOIR LINES.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR; AIR SUPPLY; RESERVOIR; FMVSS NO.121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS BUILT ON 29,000 POUND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULICALLY MOVEABLE 5TH WHEELS.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 CAPACITY AT 1-800-323-0135. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.

Campaign details

Identifiers and dates as filed with NHTSA

Manufacturer
CAPACITY OF TEXAS
Manufacturer's campaign number
Not recorded
NHTSA campaign number
95V171000
Units potentially affected
5
Report received
Sep 7, 1995
Production range
May 1, 1995 – Jun 1, 1995
Campaign type
Vehicle
Federal safety standard (FMVSS)
121

Vehicles covered

1 model year across 1 model

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.