Safety Recall NHTSA · 06E082000 Reported October 27, 2006

Pipe fittings for air brake systems

Masco Canada Limited · N/A · 54,300 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06E082000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Masco Canada Limited
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
54,300
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 27, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain brasscraft canada brass street t pipe fittings, model no. 225-6, produced between may 25 and august 14, 2006, designed to be used in trailer air brake systems. the air brake systems containing the defective pipe fitting were sold as original equipment for use on various trucks and trailers and also sold as a replacement part. during manufacture, some of the pipe fittings were drilled too deep, resulting in a thin wall in the male pipe thread. the male pipe thread may break off during or after assembly.

Safety Consequence

If the fitting fails while the vehicle is in use, the air brake system could depressurize, causing the brakes to engage suddenly, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

The vehicle manufacturers will notify the owners and repair the trailers/trucks free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2006. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or, for more information, owners may contact brasscraft at 1-248-305-6000 or visit their website at www.brasscraft.com.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Masco Canada Limited dealer and reference recall ID 06E082000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06E082000

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

What is recall 06E082000?

NHTSA recall 06E082000 was issued by Masco Canada Limited on October 27, 2006. It addresses: Pipe fittings for air brake systems. The recall affects approximately 54,300 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Masco Canada Limited dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06E082000 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.