Trailmobile Trailmobile 1977

Model Trailmobile made in 1977 by Trailmobile got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, trailer hitches.

Model 1977

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
77V091000TRAILMOBILE INC. V (Vehicle)18206/09/1977MFRTRAILMOBILE CANADA LIMITED06/14/197710/12/1979571121
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. incorrect wiring of the positive and negative power leads for the brake system renders the anti-skid feature inoperable.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will rewire the braking system to comply with the safety standard, without charge.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks.system: service brakes; brake control wiring.consequences of defect: with the anti-skid feature inoperable, brake lock-upcould occur under certain circumstances, possibly causing loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
79V037000PULLMAN, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)700MFRTRAILMOBILE CANADA LIMITED01/22/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe rear emergency glad hand was improperly connected directly to the rear air tank rather than to the emergency port of the task valve. consequently, if the air supply to the lead trailer became disconnected, the emergency brakes would be applied but the rear trailers would not. a heavy brake application would cause the rear trailer to push the lead trailer forward, increasing the vehicle braking distance, and creating the potential for a jack knife.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, modify the connections in the braking system, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: semi-trailers.system: air brakes; emergency glad hand.consequences of defect: increased braking distance may lead to a vehicleaccident and personal injury.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - RESERVOIR
77V148000TRAILMOBILE INC. V (Vehicle)6709/14/1977MFRTRAILMOBILE CANADA LIMITED09/19/197710/12/1979571121
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems, in that a 3/8-inch diameter red synflex tubing was incorrectly installed. the tubing may have been installed so that the two air reservoirs are directly connected and both reservoirs would be affected if service brake air pressure is lost. reduced air pressure in both reservoirs will not allow the parking brakes to be completey released.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will reroute the tubing to comply with the safety standard, at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: trailers.system: parking brakes; air reservoir tubing.consequences of defect: since the trailer would be rendered immobile, thepossibility of a collision with other vehicles exists.
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
78V075000PULLMAN, INCORPORATEDfrom 07/01/1977 to 08/01/1977V (Vehicle)26503/27/1978MFRTRAILMOBILE CANADA LIMITED04/04/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryCertain structural welds attaching the king pin to the king pin mounting structure may have been omitted or applied with poor welding techniques. this could allow the king pin to loosen from its supporting structure.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and rework the king pin mounting structure to ensure welding is secure, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: semi-trailers, tandem axle.system: structure; king pin.consequences of defect: continued operation could lead to separation of thesemi-trailer from the towing vehicle under certain off road conditions orsevere braking applications. this could result in a vehicle accident.