Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 85V-148 · 1985 Transportation 96A2
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. recall 85V-148 covers 51 1985 Transportation 96A2 for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 15, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V148000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BRAKE AIR LINES WERE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THE BRAKE AIR LINES FROM THE BULKHEAD FITTINGS TO A TWO-WAY VALVE AND TO A RELAY VALVE WHICH FEEDS THE PARK BRAKE AND SERVICE BRAKES WERE INADVERTENTLY REVERSED DURING INSTALLATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION ALLOWS THE PARKING BRAKE TO FUNCTION NORMALLY, BUT WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AIR IS DIRECTED TO THE PARKING BRAKE DIAPHRAGMS AND NOT TO THE SERVICE BRAKES. THIS WILL SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE THE STOPPING CAPABILITY OF THE SERVICE BRAKES. ALSO, IF THE PARKING BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY MAY BE DIFFICULT TO RELEASE.
The fix
INSPECT AND MAKE PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES.
SYSTEM: BRAKES/AIR LINES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 96A2 COACH BUS.
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 March 1, 1985 to September 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.