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NHTSARecalled Apr 7, 1981 · #81V046000

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

IN ORDER TO ADJUST BRAKES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A MORE SENSITIVE THAN NORMAL PROCEDURE IS REQUIRED. USING A FIELD SERVICE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE MAY CAUSE THE AIR CHAMBER TO FUNCTION IMPROPERLY. THIS MAY CAUSE AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
FWD CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES, ADJUST CLEVIS AND READJUST BRAKES AS NECESSARY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS.

View the official CPSC notice