NHTSA Recall 78V190000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V190000; Date: Sep. 5, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1974 Great Dane Great Dane; 1975 Great Dane Great Dane; 1976 Great Dane Great Dane; 1977 Great Dane Great Dane
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:chamber
Manufactured by: Great Dane Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 277
Recall Summary:
The brake anti-lock system could fail after exposure to high concentrations of contaminants which may be allowed to collect in the trailer braking system. Fluid collection in the braking system may cause the piston to stick. This can cause no air to be delivered to the brake chambers supplied by that valve, which can inhibit brake application on the affected axles.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace defective brake valves at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: vans and platform trailers. System: service brakes; anti-lock system. Consequences of defect: loss of braking capability could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an an accident. Note: to reduce the chances of failure occurring prior to repair, any fluidsshould be drained from the trailer brake systems daily and fluids should not beadded directly to the trailer brake lines.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 18, 1978
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