Vehicle recall 77V148000 · September 19, 1977

1975-1977 Trailmobile Trailmobile

The 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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The 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.
Remedy: Dealer will reroute the tubing to comply with the safety standard, at no charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V148000
Reported to NHTSA: September 19, 1977
Filed by: TRAILMOBILE INC.
Owner notification: September 14, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected: 67
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Supply › Reservoir/tank

Recall 77V148000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Trailmobile Trailmobile (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975

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