Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 78V-093 · 1976–1977 Carrier Dempster
CARRIER CORPORATION recall 78V-093 covers 82 1976–1977 Carrier Dempster for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V093000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INSERTS PLACED INSIDE THE FITTINGS USED ON TRAILER NYLON AIR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDAD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL INSERTS IN THE BRAKE FITTINGS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSPORT TRAILERS (TANDEM AXLE).SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE AIR LEAKAGE AND LESSENBRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. SUCH A CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1976 to March 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.