NHTSA Recall 80V048000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V048000; Date: Apr. 22, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Transportation Transit Bus; 1980 Transportation Transit Bus
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Transportation Mfg. Corp.
Affected Units:: 193
Recall Summary:
The interconnecting brake air lines between the foot operated brake valve and the air brake system may have been connected to an incorrect part of the system.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and perform the proper connection of the brake air lines.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: transit buses. System: service brakes; air lines. Consequences of defect: if an air line failure were to cause loss of air fromthe front brake or rear service brake air tanks, the bus would lose itsemergency braking system. If the primary braking system were to fail, thiscould cause an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 1, 1980
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