NHTSA Recall 78V241000
Filed by HENDRICKSON MFG. CO.. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1978-10-25. An estimated 31 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE BRAKE SHOE WELDS ON THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES COULD FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE THE WELD JOINS THE BRAKE SHOE TABLE. A BROKEN WELD COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
What the manufacturer will do
THE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL Q148BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE SHOES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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