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NHTSARecalled Nov 1, 1988 · #88V171000

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:AIR SUPPLY:GAUGE:AIR PRESSURE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

USE OF THE AIR HORN CAN CAUSE THE AIR PRESSURE TO DROP BELOW 85 PSI. IF AIR PRESSURE DROPS BELOW 85 PSI WHILE THE VEHICLE ISBEING DRIVEN THE REAR BRAKE SPRING CHAMBERS WILL START TO APPLY CAUSING THEREAR BRAKE DRUMS TO OVERHEAT.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:AIR SUPPLY:GAUGE:AIR PRESSURE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
E-One Incorporated
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

INSTALL PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVES IN ALL AIR HORN CIRCUITS.

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