DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES
— Recall Campaign #79V216000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 300 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79V216000
| Manufacturer: | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 13, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79V216000 |
| Units affected: | 300 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.