WHITE GMC WCA42T 1990: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V031000

Make Model Year
WHITE GMC WCA42T 1990
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1993-03-18 1993-03-02 1993-03-12

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 204

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Consequence

LIMITING THE STROKE OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER REDUCES THEEFFICIENCY OF THE BRAKE AND RESULTS IN INCREASED RISK OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW SLACK ADJUSTERS.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.DECRIPTION OF DEFECT: THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER CAN CONTACT THE AXLE HOUSINGLIMITING THE STROKE OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER.