OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V250000
Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Reported Nov 19, 1979 · GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Summary
THE NYLON HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE QUICK RELEASE VALVE AND THE ANCHOR COUPLING AT THE REAR OF THE FRONT AXLE WAS FOUND TO BE EXCESSIVELY LONG. WHEN THE BUS EXECUTES EXTREME RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS, THE CURBSIDE NYLON BRAKE HOSE INTERFERES WITH THE TIRE. THIS INTERMITTENT INTERFERENCE WILL CAUSE THE NYLON HOSE TO CHAFE AND ULTIMATELY FAIL.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE NYLON HOSE FOR CHAFING OR INTERFERENCE AND, IF NECESSARY, REROUTE THE BRAKE HOSE. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, TRANSIT.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THESE CONDITIONS ARE ALLOWED TO PERSIST, AIR LEAKSCOULD OCCUR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CHAFING. TOTAL FRONT WHEEL BRAKE FAILURE AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
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