3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL
Posted on: 1980-08-13
Description
On certain vehicles, the lugs that attach the treadle pivot shaft mounting plate to the foot valve may be cracked. Failure of the lugs could lead to treadle separation.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will replace defective mounting plate and lugs, without charge.
Notes
Vehicle category: trucks, tractors and buses.system: service brakes; air brake valve treadle mounting plates; bendix, partno. 236979.consequences of defect: if such a separation took place, the operator would beunable to control braking through the foot valve. This could occur withoutprior warning and could result in an accident.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Posted on: 1984-06-07
Description
Clamp holding the two halves of the parking brake chamber may come loose or detach.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Complete replacement of brake components.
Notes
Vehicle category: heavy trucks equipped with bendix spring brake chambers(replacement part).system: service brakes; bendix spring activated parking brake chamber, ivecopart number 42032778.consequences of defect: failure of the ring will cause the two halves toseparate, possibly resulting in an accident or personal injury.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The electronic controller contains a faulty electrical component, a diode, which may eventually cause brake failure. This could occur without warning.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Suspect electronic controllers will be replaced without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle category: trucks, tractors, and trailers.system: service brakes; electronic controller, models ec1, ec2 and ec3.consequences of defect: loss of braking capability could result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: illumination of the brake warning light may not occur.