Service brakes, airRecall 96V-163 · 1997 Monon Trailer
MONON TRAILER, INC. recall 96V-163 covers 12 1997 Monon Trailer for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V163000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AIR BRAKE FITTINGS AND AIR BRAKE HOSES ON THE BRAKE ACTUATORS CAN BREAK BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT VERTICAL CLEARANCE UNDER THE AIR RESERVOIR.
The risk
SUCH A BREAK WOULD CAUSE THE TRAILER TO STOP ABRUPTLY BECAUSE THE SPRING BRAKE WOULD BE ACTUATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
ALL 12 VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REMEDIED BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIR RESERVOIR AND FITTINGS AND HOSES ON THE BRAKE ACTUATORS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.NOTE:THIS CAMPAIGN IS COMPLETED.
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 August 1, 1996 to August 31, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.