Vehicle recall 04V501000 · October 19, 2004
2002-2003 Kentucky Trailer
Certain trailers equipped with bendix brakes have experienced air leakage on the brake valve pipe nipple connecting the air reservoir.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain trailers equipped with bendix brakes have experienced air leakage on the brake valve pipe nipple connecting the air reservoir. The pipe nipple starts to crack creating an air leak.
- Consequence
- If the air leaks faster than the tractor compressor can keep up, the emergency spring brake chambers will activate and stop the trailer increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for the type of pipe nipple used and replace all pipe nipples as necessary. The recall began on October 6, 2004. Only united parcel service (ups) trucks are involved. Owners should contact kentucky trailer at 1-888-598-7245.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V501000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 19, 2004
- Filed by
- KENTUCKY MANUFACTURING CO.
- Owner notification
- October 6, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kentucky Trailer (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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