SYS ONLINE INGEST 9 hours ago SOURCE NHTSA · TC BUILD v0.0.29
Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ Canada/ Max-Atlas/ 2007043

Max-Atlas · Canada · High

Max-Atlas CCX2040 Extendable, CCBL24 B-Train, Lead +9 more: Brakes

Affects Max-Atlas CCX2040 Extendable, CCBL24 B-Train, Lead, CCXT4853 Extendable, CCXT4053 Extendable, CC29 Standard Chassis, CC3240-12 Multi-Use Slider, CCBR32 B-Train, Rear, CCCOL4008 Multi-Use, CC3545-12 Multi-Use Slider, CCCOL4012 Multi-Use, CCBR3240 B-Train, Rear · 2006–2007 — about 979 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain Max-Atlas semi-trailer chassis designed to transport shipping containers, brass fittings used in the air brake system may not have been manufactured to specs. The threaded end could separate, resulting in a loss of air pressure causing the brakes to engage suddenly. This sudden brake application presents the potential for rear impact from following vehicles as the brake lights will not be activated during this event. Correction: Dealers will replace all air brake system brass fittings.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational