NHTSA Recall 79V216000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V216000; Date: Sep. 13, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Kenworth L700; 1979 Peterbilt 310
Component: Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 300
Recall Summary:
Due to defective installation procedures on the involved vehicles, there is a possibility of slack adjuster damage. This could result in brake failure on the rear wheel end.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the slack adjusters on the involved vehicles free of charge. The dealer will also reverse the installation of the midland slack adjuster or install a bendix slack adjuster as found necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: service brakes; slack adjuster. Consequences of defect: loss of braking capability can cause an accidentwithout prior warning.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 15, 1979
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