DODGE L700 1982: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Make : DODGE | Model : L700 | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 1982-01-01 - 1983-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 83V021000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1983-02-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1983-03-01 | Date Added to Database: 1983-03-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 100 | ||
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Summary:
THE REAR BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE AS QUICKLY AS SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRE. CERTAIN TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT SIZE AIR BRAKE LINE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE RELAY VALVE AND THE AXLE TEE FITTING. THE CONDITION IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ANY INCORRECTLY SIZED HOSES WITH THE CORRECT PART AT NO CHARGE. |
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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 TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE INCORRECT HOSE DIAMETER MAY DELAY REAR BRAKERELEASE AND CAUSE BRAKE SYSTEM IMBALANCE. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL MAY OCCUR ANDCOULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. |
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