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NHTSARecalled Apr 12, 1977 · #77V051000

BRAKES:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY (WIRING:CONNECTING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE S121 BOGIE CONTROL AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE REAR AXLE AIR CONTROL BYPASSED THE FRONT SKID CONTROL AIR MODULATOR VALVE. IMPROPER INSTALLATION WOULD ALLOW THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK UP IN A PANIC STOP.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY (WIRING:CONNECTING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE BRAKE AIR CONTROL LINES TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE BOGIE THROUGH THE FRONT SKID CONTROL AIR SYSTEM TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD.

View the official CPSC notice