Recalls for 1979 Eagle International 05

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  121, air brake systems.  The vehicles were equipped with 12 square inch brake chambers instead of the required 16 square inch brake chambers.  Under test conditions 12 square inch brake chambers will not provide adequate braking power or recovery.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will replace brake chambers with chambers of the correct size, without charge to owners.

Notes
Vehicle description: buses, transit. System: service brakes; air brakes. Consequences of defect: this condition will increase vehicle stopping distance,which would result in an accident in a situation which requires a sudden stop