Key Takeaway

PIPE FITTINGS FOR AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS by MASCO CANADA LIMITED was recalled on October 2, 2006. What to do: THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS AND REPAIR THE TRAILERS/TRUCKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONT...

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PIPE FITTINGS FOR AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS

Recalled: October 2, 2006 ~54,300 units affected 06E082

Description

CERTAIN BRASSCRAFT CANADA BRASS STREET T PIPE FITTINGS, MODEL NO. 225-6, PRODUCED BETWEEN MAY 25 AND AUGUST 14, 2006, DESIGNED TO BE USED IN TRAILER AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS CONTAINING THE DEFECTIVE PIPE FITTING WERE SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON VARIOUS TRUCKS AND TRAILERS AND ALSO SOLD AS A REPLACEMENT PART. DURING MANUFACTURE, SOME OF THE PIPE FITTINGS WERE DRILLED TOO DEEP, RESULTING IN A THIN WALL IN THE MALE PIPE THREAD. THE MALE PIPE THREAD MAY BREAK OFF DURING OR AFTER ASSEMBLY.

Injuries / Consequence

IF THE FITTING FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD DEPRESSURIZE, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE SUDDENLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS AND REPAIR THE TRAILERS/TRUCKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR, FOR MORE INFORMATION, OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRASSCRAFT AT 1-248-305-6000 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.BRASSCRAFT.COM.

Products Affected

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Company Information

MASCO CANADA LIMITED

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS AND REPAIR THE TRAILERS/TRUCKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR, FOR MORE INFORM...

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