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NHTSARecalled May 22, 1979 · #79V123000

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS

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". DUE TO THE USE OF A LOAD PROPORTIONING VALVE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM, THE BRAKE ACTIVATION AND RELEASE TIME IN AN UNLOADED CONDITION, MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS. IN ADDITION, A DOUBLE CHECK VALVE REQUIRED ON A TWO AIR TANK SYSTEM WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE LOAD PROPORTIONING VALVE WILL BE REMOVED AND THE SYSTEM WILL BE "REPLUMBED" IN ORDER TO MEET SAFETY STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

View the official CPSC notice