DODGE C500 1977: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR
| Make : DODGE | Model : C500 | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 79V179000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1979-11-06 | Date Received by ODI: 1979-08-01 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2000 | ||
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Summary:
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE AIR RESERVOIR CAPACITY IS BELOW THAT ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL EITHER REPLACE THE EXISTING TANK WITH A LARGER TANK OR ADD A SECOND TANK, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR SUPPLY RESERVOIR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH MAY REQUIREREPEATED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, AIR SUPPLY COULD BE DEPLETED AND BRAKING ACTIONLOST. A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT. |
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