LINE PRESSURE SURGES OCCUR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN HIGH GEAR LOCKUP DUE TO A PLUMBING ERROR

— Recall Campaign #86V003000

LINE PRESSURE SURGES OCCUR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN HIGH GEAR LOCKUP DUE TO A PLUMBING ERROR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LINE PRESSURE SURGES COULD CAUSE BODILY HARM THROUGH ERRATIC FIRE HOSE DELIVERY ACTION.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 90 units affected.


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NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

86V003000
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Manufacturer: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Recall date: December 07, 1986
NHTSA Campaign #: 86V003000
Units affected: 90

Description:
LINE PRESSURE SURGES OCCUR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN HIGH GEAR LOCKUP DUE TO A PLUMBING ERROR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LINE PRESSURE SURGES COULD CAUSE BODILY HARM THROUGH ERRATIC FIRE HOSE DELIVERY ACTION.
Consequeces:
Corrective action:
REWORK PLUMBING TO PREVENT LINE PRESSURE SURGES.
Notes:
SYSTEM: WATER LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON HT 740D FIRE TRUCK SPECIAL TRANSMISSION WATER PUMPS WITH HIGH GEAR LOCKUP.

Affects the following: