WHITE GMC FE 1991: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:HAND CONTROL
| Make : WHITE GMC | Model : FE | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1990-12-01 - 1992-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 92V038000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1992-05-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1992-04-01 | Date Added to Database: 1992-03-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:HAND CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 146 | ||
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Summary:
THE TRAILER HAND BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE THE WRONG VALVE INSTALLED WHICH LIMITS THE AIR PRESSURE TO THE TRAILER BRAKES BELOW THE REQUIRED PRESSURE. |
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Consequence:
THE WRONG VALVE IN THE TRAILER HAND BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMCAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL THE CORRECT HAND BRAKE CONTROL VALVE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 7 AND 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. |
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