2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR
Posted on: 1982-02-01
Description
The service and parking brakes on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. Use of the vehicle by individuals not familiar with its braking capabilities may result in longer deceleration times.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install two spring brake chambers at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: service and parking brakes; air.consequences of defect: longer deceleration can lead to a loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: the owner is advised to maintain proper tractor and trailer brakeadjustments and become familiarized with the vehicles decelerationcapabilities. The tractor trailer should be parked using the tractor onlybrakes (blue knob) first, then applying the trailer brakes. It may be necessaryto block vehicles wheels.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR
Posted on: 1980-10-16
Description
Certain vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 12i, air brake systems. This requires the air tank capacity to be at least twelve times as large as the brake chamber volume, to provide adequate reserves for situations which may require repeated brake applications.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will add an air tank to the involved vehicles at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; air supply reservoir.consequences of defect: insufficient air capacity could result in air pressurereserves being depleted. This would cause the spring brakes to lock, and couldresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.