AUTOCAR RX2 1977: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : RX2 | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 77V206000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1977-11-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1977-11-21 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 223 | ||
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Summary:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE 0.550 SECOND BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK-TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKE, PROTECTION VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DELAY IN BRAKE RELEASE TIME COULD CONTRIBUTE TO ANACCIDENT IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS. |
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