MCCOY MILLER AMBULANCE 1985: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING
Make : MCCOY MILLER | Model : AMBULANCE | Year : 1985 |
Build Dates : 1977-01-01 - 1988-01-01 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 88V171000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1988-12-07 | Date Received by ODI: 1988-11-01 | Date Added to Database: 1988-11-18 |
Manufacturers Involved: E-One Incorporated | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 71 | ||
Summary:
USE OF THE AIR HORN CAN CAUSE THE AIR PRESSURE TO DROP BELOW 85 PSI. |
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Consequence:
IF AIR PRESSURE DROPS BELOW 85 PSI WHILE THE VEHICLE ISBEING DRIVEN THE REAR BRAKE SPRING CHAMBERS WILL START TO APPLY CAUSING THEREAR BRAKE DRUMS TO OVERHEAT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVES IN ALL AIR HORN CIRCUITS. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: AIR PRESSURE/BRAKES.VEHICLE INFORMATION: AMBULANCE UNITS WITH ROCKWELL U170 AND S170 AXLES. |