MOTOR COACH MC8 CRUSADER 1976: PARKING BRAKE
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 76V033000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MOTOR COACH | MC8 CRUSADER | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1976-02-13 | 1976-02-23 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 170
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
MOTOR COACH CAMPAIGN NO N/A.40-FOOT INTERCITY COACH.POSSIBILITY COACHESEQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL PARKING BRAKE WITH AUTOMATIC APPLICATION MAY EXPERIENCETAG AXLE TIRE DAMAGE DUE TO WHEEL LOCK-UP.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, TIRE FIRECOULD DEVELOP IF SUFFICIENT HEAT IS GENERATED BY THE FRICTION.'CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND CAGING SPRING OF SPRING BRAKES CHAMBER TO PREVENT PARKING BRAKEAPPLICATION'.
