NHTSA Recall 79V178000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V178000; Date: Aug. 1, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Motor Coach Mc5b; 1976 Motor Coach Mc5b; 1977 Motor Coach Mc5b; 1975 Motor Coach Mc5c; 1976 Motor Coach Mc5c; 1977 Motor Coach Mc5c; 1975 Motor Coach MC8; 1976 Motor Coach MC8; 1977 Motor Coach MC8
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Ind. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,602
Recall Summary:
Certain vehicles do not comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The low air warning signal may not activate until service reservoir pressure is below 60 psi. Also, the brake release time may exceed the required 0. 55 seconds on the right hand front wheel.
How to Fix:
Dealer will adjust the pin switch to pressure to bring vehicles into compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: buses, intercity. System: service brakes; low air warning signal. Consequences of defect: air pressure may fall too low and vehicle operatorwould not be warned. Resulting partial loss of braking capability could cause avehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 1, 1979
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