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  NHTSA Recall 76V133000

NHTSA Campaign Id 76V133000; Date: Sep. 7, 1976

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1975 Am General A 1976 Am General B

Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve

Manufactured by: Am General Corporation

Affected Units:: 1,487

icon3 Recall Summary:

icon2 How to Fix:

icon4 Recall Notes:

Am general campaign no n/a. Transit buses. Possibility in the split airsupply system, the primary and secondary air reservior supply lines connectedto the bendix 'e-6' control valves may be reversed. If loss of air occurs inthe primary tank and causes air pressure to drop below 20 psi, in the event ofa catastrophic failure in the system, loss of braking capability could result. (correct by inspecting and replacing line connections as required). Buses-transit.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 15, 1976

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