Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V163000 Reported September 3, 1996

Monon/brakes

Q: What is recall 96V163000?

NHTSA recall 96V163000 was issued by Hpa Monon Trailer, Inc. on September 3, 1996. It addresses: Monon/brakes. The recall affects approximately 12 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.

Hpa Monon Trailer, Inc. · N/A · 12 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V163000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Hpa Monon Trailer, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 3, 1996

Defect Summary

Air brake fittings and air brake hoses on the brake actuators can break because of insufficient vertical clearance under the air reservoir.

Safety Consequence

Such a break would cause the trailer to stop abruptly because the spring brake would be actuated, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

All 12 vehicles have been remedied by providing additional clearance between the air reservoir and fittings and hoses on the brake actuators.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Hpa Monon Trailer, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 96V163000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 96V163000

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

What is recall 96V163000?

NHTSA recall 96V163000 was issued by Hpa Monon Trailer, Inc. on September 3, 1996. It addresses: Monon/brakes. The recall affects approximately 12 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hpa Monon Trailer, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V163000 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.