9999 EATON SYNFLEX ECLIPSE Recall

Campaign:: 07E107000 on 12/19/2007
Component:: Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected:: 22,000
Defect:: Certain eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon tubing of various diameters designed for use as air brake hoses for peterbilt and kenworth vehicles. the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of extruded nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.
Consequence:: The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Owners will be notified by paccar and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge.
Notes:: Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.