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NHTSARecalled Nov 2, 1979 · #79V241000

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:VALVE:FOOT CONTROL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

FOREIGN MATERIAL MAY COLLECT UNDER THE BALANCE BEAM OF THE TREADLE VALVE. IF DEBRIS IS ALLOWED TO COLLECT AND REMAIN UNDER THE BALANCE BEAM, COMPLETE ACTUATION OF THE TREADLE VALVE MAY BE IMPAIRED. THIS COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:VALVE:FOOT CONTROL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE TREADLE VALVE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AT REGULAR INTERVALS FOR ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL THAT MAY HAVE COLLECTED. ALSO, DEALER WILL INSTALL A DEBRIS DISPLACER UNDER THE TREADLE VALVE BALANCE BEAM AT NO COST TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice