Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V501000 Reported October 19, 2004

Kentucky/bendix/air brake leak

Q: What is recall 04V501000?

NHTSA recall 04V501000 was issued by Kentucky Manufacturing Co. on October 19, 2004. It addresses: Kentucky/bendix/air brake leak. The recall affects approximately 800 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kentucky Manufacturing Co. · N/A · 800 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V501000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kentucky Manufacturing Co.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

800

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 19, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain trailers equipped with bendix brakes have experienced air leakage on the brake valve pipe nipple connecting the air reservoir. the pipe nipple starts to crack creating an air leak.

Safety Consequence

If the air leaks faster than the tractor compressor can keep up, the emergency spring brake chambers will activate and stop the trailer increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect for the type of pipe nipple used and replace all pipe nipples as necessary. the recall began on october 6, 2004. only united parcel service (ups) trucks are involved. owners should contact kentucky trailer at 1-888-598-7245.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kentucky Manufacturing Co. dealer and reference recall ID 04V501000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V501000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V501000?

NHTSA recall 04V501000 was issued by Kentucky Manufacturing Co. on October 19, 2004. It addresses: Kentucky/bendix/air brake leak. The recall affects approximately 800 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kentucky Manufacturing Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V501000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.