NHTSA Recall 77V153000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V153000; Date: Sep. 20, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Great Dane Great Dane; 1977 Great Dane Great Dane
Component: Service Brakes, Air:antilock
Manufactured by: Great Dane Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 88
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles are in non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", due to omission of a sufficient air reservoir capacity and a quick release valve in conjunction with the pintle hook. Lack of air reservoir capacity could, in a panic stop situation at high speed or on a sharp incline, cause all of the air to be released before the vehicle is brought to a complete stop. Also, lack of the quick release valve delays the reaction time beyond acceptable limits.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install the missing components, free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy truck-trailers. System: service brakes; air tank. Consequences of defect: inadequate braking capability could lead to a loss ofvehicle control and an accident. Note: the fuses on the anti-lock system should immediately be pulled, renderingit inoperable, until the missing components can be installed.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 4, 1977
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