NHTSA Recall 79V216000
Filed by PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1979-09-13. An estimated 300 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF SLACK ADJUSTER DAMAGE. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE ON THE REAR WHEEL END.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REVERSE THE INSTALLATION OF THE MIDLAND SLACK ADJUSTER OR INSTALL A BENDIX SLACK ADJUSTER AS FOUND NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; SLACK ADJUSTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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