1979 TRANSPORTATION TRANSIT BUS RECALL - #80V048000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE INTERCONNECTING BRAKE AIR LINES BETWEEN THE FOOT OPERATED BRAKE VALVE AND THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO AN INCORRECT PART OF THE SYSTEM.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1979 TRANSPORTATION TRANSIT BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1979 - 4/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
5/2/1980 |
| Influenced by |
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/1/1980 |
| # Affected |
193 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE INTERCONNECTING BRAKE AIR LINES BETWEEN THE FOOT OPERATED BRAKE VALVE AND THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO AN INCORRECT PART OF THE SYSTEM. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND PERFORM THE PROPER CONNECTION OF THE BRAKE AIR LINES. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN AIR LINE FAILURE WERE TO CAUSE LOSS OF AIR FROMTHE FRONT BRAKE OR REAR SERVICE BRAKE AIR TANKS, THE BUS WOULD LOSE ITSEMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM. IF THE PRIMARY BRAKING SYSTEM WERE TO FAIL, THISCOULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1979 TRANSPORTATION TRANSIT BUS Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, ARM, IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
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