AUTOCAR UNSPECIFIED 1983: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V074000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | UNSPECIFIED | 1983 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1985-06-06 | 1985-06-18 |
Production Dates: 1981-09-01 - 1985-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1287
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
TRUCKS MAY NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME OF 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL BRAKE CHAMBERS AT FULL STROKE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 121. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME WILL BE INCREASED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 26,000 POUNDS GVWR AND GREATER. SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES RESERVOIR/FMVSS 121.
