NHTSARecalled Apr 5, 1979 · #79V096000
BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:CHAMBER:BRAKE
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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.
Product details
- Product
- BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:CHAMBER:BRAKE
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- EAGLE TRAILERS INC
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
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What you should do
DEALER WILL REPLACE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CHAMBERS OF THE CORRECT SIZE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.