AM GENERAL 10240 1977: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V104000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AM GENERAL | 10240 | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-05-04 | 1978-05-09 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1974-02-01 - 1978-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: AM GENERAL LLC
Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1516
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
IF VEHICLE IS INADVERTENTLY DRIVEN WITH THE PARKING BRAKES ENGAGED, SEVERE OVERHEATING OF THE CAST IRON BRAKE DRUM MAY OCCUR.
THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE DRUMS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, WITHOUT CHARGE.
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.
