DODGE L700 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
| Make : DODGE | Model : L700 | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 1978-05-01 - 1979-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 79V216000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1979-11-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1979-09-13 | Date Added to Database: 1979-12-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 300 | ||
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Summary:
DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF SLACK ADJUSTER DAMAGE. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE ON THE REAR WHEEL END. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REVERSE THE INSTALLATION OF THE MIDLAND SLACK ADJUSTER OR INSTALL A BENDIX SLACK ADJUSTER AS FOUND NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; SLACK ADJUSTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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