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1979 PETERBILT 310 Recall - Campaign #79V216000

 
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1979 PETERBILT 310 RECALL - #79V216000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SLACK ADJUSTERS

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.

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Vehicle 1979 PETERBILT 310
Manufacturer PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 5/1/1978 - 8/1/1979
Recalled on 12/12/1979
Influenced by PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 11/15/1979
# Affected 300
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
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.
Consequences
Corrective action 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.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; SLACK ADJUSTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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