FRUEHAUF UNSPECIFIED 1977: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V227000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FRUEHAUF | UNSPECIFIED | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-12-08 | 1978-10-17 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1976-08-01 - 1977-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 663
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE PISTON IN THE ANTILOCK VALVE COULD STICK DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUID CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY COLLECT IN THE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. CONSEQUENTLY, NO AIR WOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS NORMALLY SUPPLIED BY THIS VALVE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A "NO BRAKE" CONDITION ON THE AFFECTED AXLE"S". THIS FAILURE WOULD CONSTITUTE A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, ANTILOCK AIR VALVES WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FREIGHT AND TANK TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; ANTILOCK AIR VALVES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT.
