NHTSA Recall 82V007000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V007000; Date: Jan. 25, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 White Truck Western Star; 1974 White Truck Western Star; 1975 White Truck Western Star; 1976 White Truck Western Star; 1977 White Truck Western Star; 1978 White Truck Western Star; 1979 White Truck Western Star; 1973 White Truck White Truck; 1974 White Truck White Truck; 1975 White Truck White Truck; 1976 White Truck White Truck; 1977 White Truck White Truck; 1978 White Truck White Truck; 1979 White Truck White Truck
Component: Parking Brake:driveline:air
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 123
Recall Summary:
The service and parking brakes on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". Use of the vehicle by individuals not familiar with its braking capabilities may result in longer deceleration times.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install two spring brake chambers at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: service and parking brakes; air. Consequences of defect: longer deceleration can lead to a loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. Note: the owner is advised to maintain proper tractor and trailer brakeadjustments and become familiarized with the vehicles decelerationcapabilities. The tractor trailer should be parked using the tractor onlybrakes (blue knob) first, then applying the trailer brakes. It may be necessaryto block vehicle"s wheels.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 4, 1982
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