NHTSA Recall 79V177000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V177000; Date: Jul. 25, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 White Truck Western Star
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 250
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", in regard to defective brake application and improper release time. Also, the anti-lock valves were manufactured with an anti-lock piston which, with extended use, may stick. This prevents air from being delivered to the air brake chambers supplied by these valves.
How to Fix:
Dealer will either rebuild the valve or permanently disable the anti-lock system without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: service brakes; relay valve. Consequences of defect: this condition would result in a partial loss ofbraking action and extended vehicle stopping distances. This situation couldlead to an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 3, 1980
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