OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
78V076000
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module
Reported Apr 11, 1978 · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Summary
THE WRONG OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER WAS INSTALLED IN THE CONTROLLER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. IF A CERTAIN CAPACITOR IN THE CONTROLLER SHOULD FAIL, THE BRAKES ON THE AXLE ON WHICH THE CONTROLLER IS LOCATED WOULD FAIL. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WHICH WOULD NORMALLY INDICATE A MALFUNCTION, WOULD ALSO BE INOPERATIVE.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE INCORRECT CONTROLLER AND INSTALL A NEW CONTROLLER AND WIRING HARNESS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON ANTI-LOCK SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DWEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENTCOULD RESULT.
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