TRANSPORTATION T30 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V133000

Make Model Year
TRANSPORTATION T30 1979
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1981-10-20 1981-11-03

Production Dates: 1979-04-01 - 1981-08-01

Manufacturers Involved: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 530

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

SLACK ADJUSTORS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY AND BRAKES WOULD FAIL TO REMAIN PROPERLY ADJUSTED.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE SLACK ADJUSTORS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CITY CRUISER BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL AUTOMATIC SLACKADJUSTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION MAY RESULT IN UNEVEN ANDEXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR. FAILURE OF BRAKES TO FUNCTION PROPERLY COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.