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NHTSARecalled Aug 15, 1979 · #79V188000

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE THE FOLLOWING NON-COMPLIANCES: THE LOW AIR WARNING SIGNAL MAY NOT ACTIVATE UNTIL THE SERVICE RESERVOIR PRESSURE IS BELOW 60 PSI. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE RELEASE TIME MAY EXCEED 0.55 SECONDS AT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, WHICH CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".

Product details

Product
BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL ADJUST THE PIN SWITCH TO THE PROPER PRESSURE TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121.

View the official CPSC notice