Vehicle recall 90V083000 · May 3, 1990
Bankhead H-48, Lowboy and 1 more model
Air brake hose layers separated at an applied load of 6.29 pounds rather than the FMVSS 106 minimum required load of 8.0 pounds.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Air brake hose layers separated at an applied load of 6.29 pounds rather than the FMVSS 106 minimum required load of 8.0 pounds.
- Consequence
- Hose separation could cause air leakage and cause the breakaway valve to start applying trailer brakes and possibly the automatic spring brakes; such unexpected brake application could result in loss of control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Install air brake hose that meets FMVSS 106 requirements.
- Notes
- System: air brake hose - FMVSS 106.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V083000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 1990
- Filed by
- BANKHEAD TRANSPORTATION
- Owner notification
- July 1, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 132
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- 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.
- Bankhead H-48 (1989): 1989
- Bankhead Lowboy (1989): 1989
- Bankhead S-14 (1989): 1989
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