NHTSA Recall 78V234000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V234000; Date: Oct. 20, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1974 Dorsey Dorsey; 1975 Dorsey Dorsey; 1976 Dorsey Dorsey; 1977 Dorsey Dorsey
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:chamber
Manufactured by: Dorsey Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 220
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 that valve. This could result in a "no brake" condition on the affected axles. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".
How to Fix:
The defective valve will be replaced without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trailers. System: service brakes; antilock air valve. Consequences of defect: loss of braking capability could result in a vehicleaccident. Note: until the valve is replaced, any fluids should be drained from the brakesystem daily and fluids should not be added directly into the brake line.
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