BANKHEAD TRANSPORTATION: Safety Recalls in 1990

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by BANKHEAD TRANSPORTATION in 1990. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

May 3, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

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.

NHTSA ID: 90V083000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 132

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL AIR BRAKE HOSE THAT MEETS FMVSS 106 REQUIREMENTS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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