Vehicle recall 96V163000 · September 3, 1996
1997 Monon Trailer
Air brake fittings and air brake hoses on the brake actuators can break because of insufficient vertical clearance under the air reservoir.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Air brake fittings and air brake hoses on the brake actuators can break because of insufficient vertical clearance under the air reservoir.
- Consequence
- Such a break would cause the trailer to stop abruptly because the spring brake would be actuated, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- All 12 vehicles have been remedied by providing additional clearance between the air reservoir and fittings and hoses on the brake actuators.
- Notes
- Owner notification:all owners have been notified.note:this campaign is completed.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V163000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 3, 1996
- Filed by
- MONON TRAILER, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 27, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12
- 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.
- Monon Trailer (1997): 1997
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