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NHTSARecalled Sep 13, 1979 · #79V216000

BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:ADJUSTERS:SLACK

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF SLACK ADJUSTER DAMAGE. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE ON THE REAR WHEEL END.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:ADJUSTERS:SLACK
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REVERSE THE INSTALLATION OF THE MIDLAND SLACK ADJUSTER OR INSTALL A BENDIX SLACK ADJUSTER AS FOUND NECESSARY.

View the official CPSC notice