Gray & Adams Y Composite - Part No Pfm 1010: Brakes May Apply Inadvertently

Recall Summary Gray & Adams is recalling 230 Y Composite trailers (part number PFM 1010) because an unsuitable fitting in the emergency brake line could split open during operation, causing the trailer brakes to apply unexpectedly. The company will replace the faulty fitting with one designed for trailer braking applications.

Recalling firm
GRAY & ADAMS
Product
Vehicles: GRAY & ADAMS Y COMPOSITE - PART NO PFM 1010. Units affected: 230
Reason
It has been identified that a fitting in the emergency line had been supplied which was not suitable for trailer braking applications and had the potential to split open during operation. Should the fitting fail the trailer brakes would apply in the emergency mode. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject fitting replaced with a fitting which is suitable for the application.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2008-12-17
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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