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NHTSARecalled Oct 23, 1978 · #78V235000

BRAKES:VALVE SOLENOID

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE PISTON IN THE ANTILOCK VALVE COULD STICK DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUID CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY COLLECT IN THE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. CONSEQUENTLY, NO AIR WOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS NORMALLY SUPPLIED BY THAT VALVE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A "NO BRAKE" CONDITION ON THE AFFECTED AXLES. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".

Product details

Product
BRAKES:VALVE SOLENOID
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
POLAR COMPANY
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEFECTIVE VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

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