Vehicle recall 85V148000 · November 15, 1985

1985 Transportation 96A2

Brake air lines were incorrectly installed.

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

Summary: Brake air lines were incorrectly installed. The brake air lines from the bulkhead fittings to a two-way valve and to a relay valve which feeds the park brake and service brakes were inadvertently reversed during installation. Consequence of defect: this condition allows the parking brake to function normally, but when the service brakes are applied air is directed to the parking brake diaphragms and not to the service brakes. This will substantially reduce the stopping capability of the service brakes. Also, if the parking brakes are applied, they may be difficult to release.
Remedy: Inspect and make proper installation of the air brake lines.
Notes: System: brakes/air lines. Vehicle description: model 96A2 coach bus.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 85V148000
Reported to NHTSA: November 15, 1985
Filed by: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
Owner notification: January 28, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected: 51
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 85V148000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Transportation 96A2 (1985): 1985

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