2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The parking brake valves may have been incorrectly piped. If the parking brake piping is incorrectly routed, there is no way to set the tractor parking brakes independently of the trailer parking brakes. This could cause the parking brakes to back off while the trailer air supply is being charged, causing the tractor to roll.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Trailer air supply will be moved from the discharge side of the tractor parking valve to the discharge side of the combination parking valve. This service will be done at no charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: parking emergency brakes; air, valve, control.consequences of defect: if the tractor and trailer roll free, a vehicleaccident and personal injury may occur.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Some of the involved vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. The air reservoir capacity is below that allowed by the standard.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will either replace the existing tank with a larger tank or add a second tank, without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; air supply reservoir.consequences of defect: under certain driving conditions which may requirerepeated brake applications, air supply could be depleted and braking actionlost. A vehicle accident could result.