OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
83E004000
Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve
Reported Jan 4, 1983 · SEALCO AIR CONTROLS, INC.
Summary
EMERGENCY RELEASE BRAKE VALVE MAY CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE RUBBER SHUTTLE THAT DEFORMS DURING OPERATION.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE VALVE WILL BE REPLACED OR A SERVICE KIT WILL BE SENT FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: BRAKING; EMERGENCY RELEASE BRAKE VALVES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VALVE MAY EXHAUST TOO SLOWLY OR MAY FAIL TO EXHAUST ALLOF THE OUTLET PRESSURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN BRAKE LOCKUP. LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD FOLLOW.
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