THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO
— Recall Campaign #78V271000
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". THIS REQUIRES THAT SCHOOL BUSES HAVE A BRAKE FLUID WARNING STATEMENT LOCATED ON OR WITHIN FOUR INCHES OF THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR FILLER CAP.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 1,100 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78V271000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
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| Recall date: | December 29, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78V271000 |
| Units affected: | 1,100 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". THIS REQUIRES THAT SCHOOL BUSES HAVE A BRAKE FLUID WARNING STATEMENT LOCATED ON OR WITHIN FOUR INCHES OF THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR FILLER CAP.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- CORRECTIVE ACTION: THE OWNER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROPER LABEL AND MAY INSTALL IT HIMSELF OR HAVE IT DONE BY THE DEALER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMPACT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL BUS PACKAGE.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; BRAKE FLUID LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS LABEL PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNINGRESERVOIR MAINTENANCE. LACK OF SUCH INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO UNSAFE VEHICLEOPERATION.