OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
78V104000
Parking Brake:driveline
Reported May 9, 1978 · AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Summary
IF VEHICLE IS INADVERTENTLY DRIVEN WITH THE PARKING BRAKES ENGAGED, SEVERE OVERHEATING OF THE CAST IRON BRAKE DRUM MAY OCCUR.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE DRUMS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES; PROPELLER SHAFT BRAKE DRUM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE DRUM TO DISINTEGRATE.PIECES OF THE DRUM MAY BE PROPELLED IN ALL DIRECTIONS, CAUSING INJURY TOPASSENGERS IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA OUTSIDEOF THE COACH.
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