OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

77V077000

Service Brakes, Air:antilock

Reported May 23, 1977 · THUMB TRUCK EQUIPMENT

Summary

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE ANTI-SKID SYSTEM WAS OMITTED IN PRODUCTION OF THE VEHICLES. THIS RAISES THE POSSIBILITY OF SKIDDING, DUE TO WHEEL LOCK-UP. PARKING BRAKES MAY ALSO BECOME INEFFECTIVE WHEN WHEN THERE IS A DIMINISHING AIR SUPPLY.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ANTI-SKID BRAKING SYSTEM, AT NO CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; ANTI-LOCK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEEL LOCK-UP AND INSUFFICIENT PARKING BRAKES COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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