NHTSA Recall 88V171000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V171000; Date: Nov. 1, 1988
If air pressure drops below 85 psi while the vehicle isbeing driven the rear brake spring chambers will start to apply causing therear brake drums to overheat.
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Emergency One Ambulance; 1985 Emergency One Ambulance; 1986 Emergency One Ambulance; 1987 Emergency One Ambulance
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:low Pressure Warning
Manufactured by: E-one, Inc.
Affected Units:: 71
Recall Summary:
Use of the air horn can cause the air pressure to drop below 85 psi.
How to Fix:
Install pressure protection valves in all air horn circuits.
Recall Notes:
System: air pressure/brakes. Vehicle information: ambulance units with rockwell u170 and s170 axles.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 7, 1988
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