Vehicle recall 83V123000 · November 25, 1983
American Trailers A-353, A-354 and 6 more models
Air leaks may develop in the two hoses that connect to the emergency brake chambers.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Air leaks may develop in the two hoses that connect to the emergency brake chambers. The rear emergency brake hose may not extend into the brake hose end fitting, due to poor crimping of the hose.
- Remedy
- Hoses included in the recall will be replaced without cost to the owners.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: truck trailers.system: emergency brakes; hose section.consequences of defect: this defect could either cause air leaks or aseparation at the hose connection while the vehicle is in motion. In each caseloss of air pressure would automatically activate the spring brakes, possiblycausing loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: vehicle should be driven at a reduced speed and in an unloaded conditionuntil repairs are completed.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V123000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 25, 1983
- Filed by
- AMERICAN TRAILERS, INC.
- Owner notification
- November 9, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- American Trailers A-353 (1983): 1983
- American Trailers A-354 (1983): 1983
- American Trailers A-355 (1983): 1983
- American Trailers A-359 (1983): 1983
- American Trailers A-455 (1983): 1983
- American Trailers A-459 (1983): 1983
- American Trailers S-355 (1983): 1983
- American Trailers S-455 (1983): 1983
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