NHTSA Recall 78V227000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V227000; Date: Oct. 17, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Fruehauf Fruehauf; 1977 Fruehauf Fruehauf
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:chamber
Manufactured by: Fruehauf Corporation
Affected Units:: 663
Recall Summary:
The piston in the antilock valve could stick due to exposure to high concentrations of fluid contaminants that may collect in the trailer braking system. Consequently, no air would be delivered to the brake chambers normally supplied by this valve. This would result in a "no brake" condition on the affected axle(s). This failure would constitute a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".
How to Fix:
Vehicle will be inspected and, if necessary, antilock air valves will be replaced without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: freight and tank trailers. System: service brakes; antilock air valves. Consequences of defect: loss of braking capability could result in a vehicleaccident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 8, 1978
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