AUTOCAR WX42 1988: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WX42 | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 1983-03-01 - 1991-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V197000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-11-19 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-11-12 | Date Added to Database: 1991-11-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 83 | ||
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Summary:
THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT EXERT SUFFICIENT FORCE TO ENABLE THE VEHICLE TO CONFORM TO THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121. |
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Consequence:
VEHICLES WITH INSUFFICIENT PARKING BRAKE FORCE CAN ROLLWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHEN PARKED ON A GRADE, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE CHAMBERS. |
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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:
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE; FMVSS 121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS 'CLASS 8'. |
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