FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.: Safety Recalls in 1988

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. in 1988. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 16, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

IN ADDING AN AIR TRACTOR PACKAGE TO THE STANDARD AIR OVER HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM A MIX OF PIPE FITTINGS WAS MADE WHICH WERE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PIPE THREADS ON THE VEHICLES AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID: 88V151000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 29

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AIR LEAKS IN THE BRAKESYSTEM AND REDUCE THE BRAKING ABILITY.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL CORRECT FITTINGS AS NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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